In a remarkable turn of events, the Disney and Pixar animated film “Elemental” has surged to the top of the streaming charts on Disney+, proving naysayers wrong and solidifying its place as a true underdog success story. The movie, which initially struggled at the box office, has made an astonishing comeback, amassing a staggering 26.4 million views within its first five days of streaming availability on the Disney+ platform.
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Disney’s announcement of this exceptional viewership marks “Elemental” as not only the most-watched movie premiere of the year on their streaming service but also places it among the top 10 movie premieres in Disney+ history. To put this into context, Disney defines a “view” as the total stream time divided by the movie’s runtime, a metric similar to what Netflix recently adopted.
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The film became available for streaming on Disney+ starting on September 13, 2023. This impressive feat now positions “Elemental” as the most-viewed animated movie premiere since Disney and Pixar’s “Turning Red” hit screens in March 2022. Furthermore, “Elemental” has achieved the remarkable distinction of being the most-viewed Disney+ movie premiere of all time in Latin America, surpassing the record previously held by “Turning Red.”
Comparatively, “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” another Disney+ offering, debuted with 1.625 billion minutes viewed during its first five days of availability, translating to approximately 10.8 million views. While “Elemental” may not have reached these astronomical heights, its remarkable success in the streaming arena signifies a significant shift in its fortunes.
This surge in popularity marks a dramatic turnaround for “Elemental,” which initially faced skepticism after its theatrical release in June yielded a lackluster $30 million in earnings. However, as reported by Variety, the film has since experienced a renaissance at the box office, grossing over $484 million worldwide to date. Pixar president Jim Morris acknowledged the film’s disappointing initial performance but expressed optimism, stating, “[this] will certainly be a profitable film for the Disney company” due to its resurgence.
“Elemental” weaves a captivating narrative set in Element City, where Fire, Water, Earth, and Air residents coexist. The story revolves around the quick-witted and fiery Ember, voiced by Leah Lewis, whose friendship with the sappy and go-with-the-flow Wade, portrayed by Mamoudou Athie, challenges not only her beliefs about their world but also her own identity.
The stellar voice cast of “Elemental” includes talents such as Ronnie del Carmen, Shila Ommi, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Catherine O’Hara, Mason Wertheimer, and Joe Pera. The screenplay was penned by John Hoberg & Kat Likkel and Brenda Hsueh, with a story by Peter Sohn, Hoberg & Likkel, and Hsueh. Peter Sohn also took the director’s chair, while Denise Ream served as producer, with Pete Docter as executive producer.
“Elemental” has not only exceeded expectations but has also cemented its place in Disney and Pixar’s animated legacy. With its remarkable streaming success, the film stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of animated storytelling and the ability of a film to rebound and capture the hearts of viewers worldwide.
Source: https://dominioncinemas.net
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