Pixar’s “Elio” – Why Great Reviews But Horrendous Box Office Open?

Jun 24, 2025

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by Ray Keating

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June 24, 2025

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After an unprecedented run of animated films that have become classics, Pixar has been having its problems in recent times. And now comes the strange tale of Elio.

Elio has accumulated adoring reviews from critics and moviegoers alike. It’s 83 percent Fresh among critics on RottenTomatoes.com, with an audience Popcornmeter score of 91 percent.

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