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Pixar's Elio Faces Box Office Struggles Amid Controversy

7/6/2025

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Pixar's new film, Elio, has struggled at the box office, even with glowing reviews. Behind the scenes, the character's original queer identity was changed under executive pressure, prompting director Adrian Molina and voice actress America Ferrera to exit the project. Elio is now showing in theaters, leaving fans to ponder what could have been.

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Story summary

Pixar's new film, Elio, has struggled at the box office, even with glowing reviews. Behind the scenes, the character's original queer identity was changed under executive pressure, prompting director Adrian Molina and voice actress America Ferrera to exit the project. Elio is now showing in theaters, leaving fans to ponder what could have been.