Pixar's latest animated release, Elio, has faced a disappointing start at the box office, earning just $21 million domestically. This sets a record for the worst opening weekend for the studio. While the film has garnered positive reviews, it must compete with dominant titles like the live-action How To Train Your Dragon. This struggle may reinforce a troubling trend for Pixar, which seems to be finding it challenging to produce original hits comparable to its earlier successes, prompting fears of a reliance on sequels for financial stability.
Elio's opening numbers have not only set a record for the worst debut of a Pixar film, bringing in $21 million domestically. Historically, Pixar films expect at least $50 million.
Even with rave reviews, Elio must contend with strong competition from the live-action How To Train Your Dragon, which remains at the top for two consecutive weeks.
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