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Pixar's Future in Jeopardy: $300M 'Elio' Set for Weak Opening
6/2/2025
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- Pixar, famous for classics like Toy Story and Coco, faces industry challenges.
- The pandemic affected film releases, with Onward and Soul bypassing theaters.
- Upcoming film Elio, costing $300 million, is expected to earn only $35-$45 million opening weekend.
- Critics attribute box office struggles to ineffective marketing and inflated budgets.
- Elio is set to release on June 20, 2025, raising concerns about Pixar's future.
