Disney’s animated adventure “Elio” failed to lift off at the box office, underscoring Pixar’s continued struggle to launch original films. After all, Pixar hasn’t stumbled with sequels. This time last year,

Pixar's Elio opened with just $21 million at the box office, the studio’s weakest debut ever, and Wall Street took notice. While critics were relatively kind (84% on Rotten Tomatoes), the financial stumble wasn’t just about the movie itself.

Pixar's "Elio" marks the next test for original animation at the box office, while "28 Years Later" aims to kick off a trilogy of films.