Pixar’s flop Elio becomes a streaming hit – why the highly rated movie deserves a second chance

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Even though *Elio* didn’t do well in theaters, it’s now gaining popularity on Disney+, with many viewers discovering this charming animated film.

The Pixar movie centers around Elio, a young boy who longs to be taken away by aliens. Yonas Kibreab provides the voice for the character.

Elio gets his wish in a surprising way – he’s unexpectedly transported to the Communiverse, a group made up of beings from different galaxies. They mistakenly think he’s Earth’s official representative.

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While dealing with a huge problem spanning across planets, he unexpectedly becomes friends with Glordon, played by Remy Edgerly.

Critics liked the movie *Elio*, but it didn’t perform well in theaters, earning $154 million globally despite costing between $150 and $200 million to make.

Okay, so even though it had a bit of a rocky start, once it hit Disney+ here in the UK, it totally blew up and became the most-watched movie on the platform! I was surprised, honestly, but it’s awesome to see it doing so well.

Since its release, the film has been well-received on Letterboxd. One reviewer, Gripmonster, commented that it almost reached the level of a classic Pixar film, and sadly, it seems like it was a stronger vision before Disney made changes.

Fay rated the movie five stars, sharing that it felt deeply personal and relatable. Adam Howard called it a fantastic and loving tribute to classic science fiction films.

Man, I really enjoyed this game! If it had come out about ten years earlier, I think it would have been a *huge* hit – like, three times the sales it actually got. The animation is seriously good, and the story grabbed me. I even kinda related to Elio, which is always cool. It wasn’t perfect, there were a few parts that were just okay, but honestly, it didn’t deserve to fail.

The movie *Elio* has received an 83% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics generally agree that it’s a visually stunning and imaginative film from Pixar, with a heartwarming story about building self-confidence.

Viewers overwhelmingly love the movie, giving it a 90% score. They say *Elio* is a fantastic, visually beautiful, and heartwarming space adventure that the whole family will enjoy, thanks to Pixar’s reliable storytelling.

According to a review in the Washington Post, while the movie *Elio* offers exciting, fast-paced moments, it’s most touching when it focuses on the meaningful connections of love and friendship between its characters.

According to the Wall Street Journal, the movie *Elio* isn’t on par with Pixar’s best work, but it’s a charming and visually beautiful adventure-a bit like *The Wizard of Oz*, but set in outer space. While space is exciting, the film ultimately emphasizes the importance of home.

I just read a review of Pixar’s newest movie, and ‘Movie Mom’ totally nailed it. She said it’s got everything we’ve come to expect from Pixar – a really sweet story, tons of creativity, and a lot of heart. It’s about a character you can’t help but love, and it explores all the ups and downs of what it means to be human.

Elio is streaming now on Disney+

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2025-09-18 18:20