Pixar's new film, Elio, had the studio's worst box office opening ever, grossing only $21 million in North America and $14 million internationally. This underperformance comes despite generally positive reviews and contrasts sharply with the success of Disney's How To Train Your Dragon remake and 28 Years Later. While Pixar has seen success with franchises like Inside Out 2, original films like Elio have struggled to compete. Disney expressed confidence in Elio's long-term prospects, citing positive audience feedback. The film's opening pales in comparison to Pixar's highest-grossing opening, Incredibles 2, which earned over $180 million domestically.

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