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Pixar's 'Elio' Aims for $25 Million Opening Weekend

6/20/2025

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Pixar's highly anticipated original film "Elio" is set to debut with an estimated $18 million to $25 million in its opening weekend, highlighting the hurdles faced by the animation industry in a post-COVID world. Despite the trend of sequels ruling the box office, Pixar is steadfast in its dedication to original storytelling, promising to balance each sequel with a fresh narrative.

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Pixar's highly anticipated original film "Elio" is set to debut with an estimated $18 million to $25 million in its opening weekend, highlighting the hurdles faced by the animation industry in a post-COVID world. Despite the trend of sequels ruling the box office, Pixar is steadfast in its dedication to original storytelling, promising to balance each sequel with a fresh narrative.