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Pixar’s ‘Elio’ Reportedly Stripped of Queer Representation After Test Screenings

ARIZONA, JUL 08 – Original LGBTQ+ themes were removed after negative test screening feedback, leading to director Adrian Molina's exit and a loss of key creative talent, sources say.

  • Pixar released the film Elio on June 20, 2025, about a Latino boy who feels alienated and joins an intergalactic adventure.
  • The film's original version by Adrian Molina included queer themes but was altered following negative 2023 test screenings and executive concerns.
  • Molina exited the project after refusing to co-direct with new leadership who removed LGBTQ+ content and shifted the story's direction.
  • Elio earned just $21 million opening weekend and under $72 million in two weeks, marking Pixar's worst domestic debut amid critical panning as derivative and dull.
  • The film's failure highlights challenges in authentic representation, suggesting creative compromises and external factors affected both reception and box office returns.
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