![]() ![]() Original Animated Movies Aren’t Dead, They've Just Moved to Streaming | AnalysisBy Drew Taylor On June 20, two big, original animated movies were released, with two extremely different responses. “Elio,” which follows a lonely little boy who dreams of getting abducted by aliens, arrived in theaters more than a year after it was initially supposed to be released, with warm reviews. It ultimately debuted to $20.8 million, the lowest opening weekend for a Pixar movie in history and has amassed a little more than $96 million worldwide. ![]() Discover why entertainment executives and professionals rely on the WrapPRO platform daily for exclusive coverage, analysis, deeper reporting, and access to VIP events & screenings throughout the year. |