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Pixar's Elio Struggles: $117M vs. $200M Budget

7/14/2025

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Pixar's newest venture, Elio, is facing a tough battle at the box office, raking in only $117 million against a hefty $200 million budget, marking it as one of the studio's biggest disappointments. Despite receiving favorable reviews and an 82% score on Rotten Tomatoes, audience attendance has been disheartening, compounded by a challenging production that required a major creative revamp.

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Pixar's newest venture, Elio, is facing a tough battle at the box office, raking in only $117 million against a hefty $200 million budget, marking it as one of the studio's biggest disappointments. Despite receiving favorable reviews and an 82% score on Rotten Tomatoes, audience attendance has been disheartening, compounded by a challenging production that required a major creative revamp.