Pixar’s Elio had a soft opening, but streaming habits and global trends may give the film a second chance to shine if we only give it the space to.

Elio ’s results are seen as a trend for Pixar. There’s a feeling that the studio that once could do no wrong can no longer launch successful franchises, as none of the original movies that Pixar has made in the last several years have made a significant impact. Can Pixar simply not make original movies anymore?

Disney's animated adventure 'Elio' failed to lift off at the box office, underscoring Pixar's continued struggle to launch original films.