Pixar’s ‘Elio’ Faces Disappointing Box Office Debut, While ’28 Years Later’ Earns $60 Million

Pixar’s animated movie ‘Elio’ has had a disappointing start at the global box office, grossing only $35 million worldwide, which is the lowest opening for a Pixar film to date. The film, which tells the story of a boy who is mistaken for Earth’s ambassador to aliens, earned just $14 million overseas. Despite positive audience feedback, Disney hopes the film will have staying power. With a hefty $150 million production cost, the film faces tough competition ahead, especially with the upcoming ‘Smurfs’ release in July. Meanwhile, Universal’s ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ continues to perform well, grossing $197 million internationally. On the other hand, Sony’s zombie movie ’28 Years Later’ had a strong opening with a global gross of $60 million, including $30 million from international markets and North America. The film, which is a continuation of the ’28 Days Later’ franchise, is expected to perform well in the coming weeks. Despite ‘Elio’s’ rough start, Disney’s live-action ‘Lilo & Stitch’ has been a major success, crossing $900 million globally and on track to become the first billion-dollar release of the year.