ELIO'S DISASTROUS OPENING: 28 YEARS LATER DOMINATES BOX OFFICE

Pixar's latest film Elio has experienced the lowest opening ever for the studio, raking in just $35 million globally, including $21 million domestically and a meager $14 million internationally. This disappointing start puts it behind previous releases such as Elemental, which opened with $44.5 million. Despite its struggles, Elio is still yet to be released in major markets like China, Japan, and Spain, and it has garnered a positive reception, scoring a 9/10 in reviews. In contrast, How to Train Your Dragon is thriving, grossing $350 million in its second weekend. Additionally, Danny Boyle's 28 Years Later performed well, earning $60 million globally. This horror sequel aims to advance its trilogy, with its strong start following previous successful collaborations between Boyle and writer Alex Garland.

Elio earned $35 million globally in its opening weekend, making it the lowest opening for any Pixar film.

Elio marks a significant entry in Pixar's history, known for its emphasis on emotional storytelling and stunning animation. Released during a competitive summer movie season, it faces challenges from other family films and high-grossing titles from Disney, like Lilo & Stitch, which is currently dominating at the box office. The reception of Elio has ignited hopeful discussions about its potential future performance as more audiences have yet to see it worldwide.