The Latest Breaking News from Elio

Pixar Cut an LGBTQ+ Storyline From ‘Elio’: “We’re Making a Movie, Not Hundreds of Millions of Dollars of Therapy”

Isn’t everyone tired?

The Mary Sue · Mar 9

Pixar Boss Explains Why 'Elio' Dropped LGBTQ Plot, Saying 'We're Making a Movie' and Not 'Therapy'

Pixar's decision to remove an LGBTQ storyline from 'Elio' has sparked a debate about representation in animation. Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter explains the studio's choice.

International Business Times UK · Mar 9

Pixar chief says LGBTQ+ plot elements cut from Elio as company is ‘not making therapy’

Pete Docter says Pixar will concentrate on more commercially appealing films after staff dissent over deleted scenes that implied lead character was gay

The Guardian - UK · Mar 9

Pixar tells audiences to ‘stop complaining’ over lack of original movies and it kind of has a point

Pixar have pinned the blame for Elio's failure on the audience.

We Got This Covered · Jul 1, 2025

‘Not a single person raised their hand’: Pixar’s ‘queer-coded’ cut of ‘Elio’ had one of the most disastrous test-screenings in Disney history

Audiences wouldn't pay to see a movie about an LGBTQ+ kid.

We Got This Covered · Jul 1, 2025

Pixar boss says it's a "rough time" as Elio tanks at the box office, but the studio is still committed to original animation or else they'd be "making Toy Story 27"

Elio has the lowest opening ever for any Pixar movie ever

Total Film · Jun 24, 2025

Disney's 'Elio' Posts Worst Pixar Opening: Here's Why Media Giant Likely Isn't Worried

The Pixar unit of Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) has been responsible for massive box office hits like the Toy Story, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Cars and Monsters Inc. franchises. The latest Pixar film is breaking records, but not in a good way.

Benzinga · Jun 23, 2025

Will Pixar's Elio Break Through At The Box Office? Why Filmmakers Are Opting For Sequels Over Original Content

Pixar's latest original animation hits cinemas this weekend, with box office analyses forecasting a poor opening weekend. It highlights the ongoing issue of why filmmakers are opting for sequels and remakes rather than creating new stories.

International Business Times UK · Jun 20, 2025

Elio review – Pixar’s goofy, giddy guide to the galaxy offers charm and vulnerability

Spielbergian twists and an aggressive, deal-oriented alien are among the familiar beats of the Inside Out animator’s latest, about a lonely boy who finds friendship in space

The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2025

Raspberry scented weirdness: will Elio be Pixar’s wildest ride to date?

The Inside Out studio’s latest, long-awaited project is a neon-drenched star-straddling adventure featuring an orphan, a tardigrade and a wannabe astronaut

The Guardian - UK · Apr 4, 2025