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Adding to the chaos, the marketing strategy for “Elio” fell flat. Many observed that the promotional campaign did not match the scale typical of Disney releases, which some speculate indicates an awareness within the company that the film would struggle in theaters.
During the tumultuous production phase, a number of creatives left the project out of dissatisfaction with how the narrative was restructured. Former employees expressed sorrow over the loss of what they believed was a meaningful and unique story, claiming that the film’s integrity was compromised. These departures further signaled an ongoing crisis within Pixar, as talented voices went silent, leaving the project in a precarious state.