Last weekend marked Pixar’s worst box-office opening — but with positive buzz and a big holiday coming up, Elio could rocket toward profitability.

Disney's animated adventure 'Elio' failed to lift off at the box office, underscoring Pixar's continued struggle to launch original films.

Pixar veteran Pete Docter has discussed the company's current struggles when trying to create new films and franchises, as current release Elio faces an uphill battle at the box office. Stressing that Pixar needed to "find out what people want before they know it,