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Pixar's Elio Risks Future of Original Storytelling

6/5/2025

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Pixar's *Elio* is generating little excitement ahead of its release, amid a string of disappointing sci-fi films from the studio. With a production budget potentially over $200 million and a rocky development process, its failure could steer Pixar towards prioritizing sequels, reshaping the future of original storytelling at the beloved animation powerhouse.

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Story summary

Pixar's *Elio* is generating little excitement ahead of its release, amid a string of disappointing sci-fi films from the studio. With a production budget potentially over $200 million and a rocky development process, its failure could steer Pixar towards prioritizing sequels, reshaping the future of original storytelling at the beloved animation powerhouse.