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Pixar's 'Elio' Cuts LGBTQ Storyline Amid Controversy

3/8/2026

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  • In a Wall Street Journal interview, Pete Docter, Pixar's chief creative officer, said Pixar removed the LGBTQ storyline from Elio to avoid exposing young audiences to topics not yet discussed with their parents.
  • Elio follows a lonely boy seeking friends among the stars.
  • Poor test screenings prompted a complete overhaul and Adrian Molina's departure.
  • Elio was released in June 2025 and grossed $150 million worldwide, matching its production costs.