Pixar’s ‘Elio’ Bombs at Box Office Amid Controversy Over Queer Theme Erasure and Director Exit
Pixar’s ‘Elio’ Bombs at Box Office Amid Controversy Over Queer Theme Erasure and Director Exit Pixar’s latest animated feature, Elio, has suffered a catastrophic opening weekend, securing the lowest box office debut in the studio’s history. Released on June 22, the film grossed a mere $20.8 million domestically, raising significant concerns within the industry. Sources close to the production have revealed a turbulent development process, marked by creative disagreements and an alleged systemic removal of queer themes. Original director Adrian…