Pixar’s newest film “Elio” just crashed hard at the box office. It earned the lowest opening weekend numbers in the studio’s entire history. This failure shows what happens when Hollywood pushes divisive politics instead of telling good stories.
The movie only made $21 million in America and $35 million worldwide its first weekend. That’s even worse than Pixar’s last flop, “Elemental.” Big screens and a huge budget couldn’t save this disaster. Moviegoers clearly rejected it.
Behind the scenes, the studio ruined the film’s original vision. They stripped out Latino cultural elements and queer characters that were part of the story. This led the director and key actors to quit the project. Pixar gutted the heart of the movie to avoid controversy.
But families saw through this cowardly approach. They don’t want agenda-driven children’s entertainment. The film became a bland mess that pleased nobody. Hollywood keeps making this mistake and wonders why audiences stay away.
Some critics whined about the animation style, calling it “bean mouth” design. That’s a silly excuse. The real problem is the heavy-handed political messaging that turns off regular Americans. Parents don’t want activists hijacking their kids’ movies.
Pixar forgot how to make films that celebrate universal values. Instead, they lecture families about radical ideologies. Moviegoers have had enough of this nonsense. They voted with their wallets by avoiding “Elio” completely.
This disaster continues Pixar’s losing streak with original films. Studios need to understand that families want timeless stories, not propaganda. When you insult your audience’s values, they stop buying tickets.
The failure of “Elio” sends a clear message to Hollywood. Stop shoving politics into family entertainment. Focus on making quality films that bring people together instead of dividing them.
