Pixar, known for its blockbuster hits, faced a disappointing debut with "Elio. " The movie, about a boy who befriends aliens, managed to pull in only 29 million dollars worldwide. This is a significant drop from Pixar's usual standards. The film, which cost 150 million dollars to make, was expected to bring in more. The underwhelming start raises questions about Pixar's ability to launch new hits. The studio has not had a successful new theatrical release in a while. The pandemic played a role in this, as some of Pixar's films were released on Disney+ instead of in theaters. This changed how families watch movies.  "Elio" did get good reviews from audiences, with an "A" grade on CinemaScore and 85% on Rotten Tomatoes. But good reviews alone might not be enough to save the film.

The other new release, "28 Years Later, " did better than "Elio. " It opened in second place with 30 million dollars, matching expectations. The film is part of a series about a contagious rage virus. It's the biggest debut in the series so far. The filmmakers have big plans for the franchise, with a sequel already in the works. However, the film received a tepid "B" grade on CinemaScore, which might not bode well for its future.

Meanwhile, "How to Train Your Dragon" remained at the top of the box office. The live-action remake brought in 37 million dollars in its second week. This is a 56% drop from its debut, but it's still a strong showing. The film has made 160. 4 million dollars in North America and 358 million dollars worldwide so far.

Another film that did well is "Materialists. " This romantic comedy brought in 5. 8 million dollars in its second week. This is a 48% drop from its debut, but it's still a strong hold. The film has launched many discussions about modern dating and salaries. It has made 24 million dollars so far.  "Lilo & Stitch" and "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning" also did well in their fifth weeks of release. "Lilo & Stitch" has made 386 million dollars domestically and 910 million dollars globally. "The Final Reckoning" has made 178 million dollars in North America and 540 million dollars worldwide. However, it cost 400 million dollars to make, so it might not make a profit in theaters.

The box office has been struggling lately. The last three weeks have not been great. But there are many big films coming up this summer. Films like "F1, " "Jurassic World: Rebirth, " "Superman, " and "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" could boost the summer box office. It's up to these films to bring in more audiences and make up for the recent slumps.

Pixar's Elio Struggles at the Box Office

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