Animation raised $ 21 million on its first weekend, which is about R $ 115 million; Before, the negative brand belonged to “elements”
The feature film “Elio” performed below expectations on their first weekend, raising only $ 21 million, which is equivalent to approximately $ 115 million. This amount marks the worst debut in Pixar’s history, which had projected a collection between $ 25 million and $ 30 million. With a production cost of US $ 150 million, the total sum, including the international market, was only US $ 35 million.
Prior to “Elio”, the movie “Elements”, released in 2023, held Pixar’s worst debut title, with a $ 29.6 million collection in the United States. Despite this weak beginning, “Elements” managed to recover, totaling $ 155 million on American soil and reaching $ 496 million globally. Pixar maintains the hope that “Elio” can follow a similar way, as it has obtained a “A” note in Cinemascore public polls and an average of 85% on Rotten Tomatoes.
The debut of “Elio” is a remarkable contrast of the smooth success of “Fun Mind 2”, which raised about $ 9 billion. This scenario raises questions about the studio’s ability to create new stories that resonate with the public. The company, known for its innovative animations, may be facing challenges in maintaining its creative strength.
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