Elio Flopped, and Pixar Thinks It’s YOUR Fault...

Pixar’s latest animated movie Elio just bombed at the box office, and instead of taking accountability, the studio is blaming us, the audience. In this deep-dive video essay, we’re unpacking the full story behind the Elio disaster, from the confusing marketing and massive $200 million budget, to the behind-the-scenes drama and sudden director departure.

We’ll talk about Pixar’s declining animation style, the rise of cheaper visuals, and why audiences aren’t connecting with their movies like they used to. Plus, we’ll compare Elio to other original animated films like The Wild Robot, K-Pop: Demon Hunters, and Inside Out to figure out what really works, and what Pixar just doesn’t understand anymore.

Contents of this video:

00:00 - Intro
03:55 - It's our fault?
17:11 - Pixar's decline

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