Pixar is a renowned animation studio known for revolutionizing animated movies with groundbreaking technology, along with stories that blend humor and emotion for young audiences and adults. The first Pixar movie was Toy Story in 1995, the first fully computer-animated feature. The studio followed that up by creating more animated classics like A Bug’s Life, Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, and Cars. After being acquired by Disney in 2006, Pixar continued producing hits, such as Ratatouille, WALL-E, Up, Inside Out, and many more.

However, in recent years, Pixar has experienced a series of disappointments. After Onward underperformed at the box office due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Soul, Luca, and Turning Red were all sent straight to streaming on Disney+. Lightyear was the first Pixar movie to be released in theaters since Onward, and became a big box-office bomb. However, after Elemental became a sleeper hit, Inside Out 2 went on to become the highest-grossing animated movie of all time. Now, Pixar is looking to keep that momentum going with its next movie.

Elio Debuts With A Solid Rotten Tomatoes Score

Where Does It Rank Among Pixar’s Classics?

Elio has debuted with a solid Rotten Tomatoes score. The new Pixar film follows 11-year-old Elio Solis, who is accidentally transported to the Communiverse by aliens and unexpectedly declared Earth’s intergalactic ambᴀssador, forcing him to forge alliances with quirky alien species while confronting a mᴀssive crisis that threatens the entire galaxy. Elio‘s cast features the voices of Yonas Kibreab, Zoe Saldaña, Remy Edgerly, Brad Garrett, Jameela Jamil, Shirley Henderson, Brendan Hunt, Matthias Schweighöfer, Naomi Watanabe, and Ana de la Reguera.

Now, following its premiere, Elio has debuted with a solid 83% score on Rotten Tomatoes. The movie has 47 reviews at the time of writing, and its score is expected to fluctuate as more are published. It doesn’t yet have an audience score, though it will begin to take shape once the movie releases in theaters later this week. See how Elio‘s Rotten Tomatoes score compares to Pixar’s classics below:

What Elio’s Rotten Tomatoes Score Means For The Movie

What Are The Reviews Saying?

Elio‘s Rotten Tomatoes score means that its reviews are mostly positive. For instance, in ScreenRant‘s Elio review, Rachel Labonte writes, “Pixar’s big-hearted space adventure is its best movie in years… Elio is a tale about friendship, family, and connection, and it will both delight and wreck you.” Overall, Elio is being praised as a visually stunning, heartfelt cosmic adventure full of themes regarding belonging, connection, and self-acceptance.

Critics are also praising Elio‘s emotional core, inventive designs, and family-friendly charm. However, a few are criticizing its predictable storytelling, uneven execution, and Pixar’s increasing reliance on familiar formulas. While not universally praised as one of Pixar’s masterpieces, most critics agree that Elio is thoughtful, sweet, and entertaining.

Source: Rotten Tomatoes