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Pixar is calling out people complaining about Disney sequels & remakes, telling they can't complain if they don't support "original stories" like Elio

Pixar says what we’re all thinking about Disney’s obsession with remakes and sequels.

News by Joshua Lapin-Bertone, Contributing writer

Published on Sun Jun 29 2025

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If you’re someone who has complained about Disney’s endless string of sequels and remakes, then one of Pixar’s latest TikTok posts might be of interest to you.

@pixar Go see Pixar's newest ORIGINAL movie #Elio, in theaters NOW! ✨🗣️ @rebanora ♬ original sound - Pixar

Earlier this week, Pixar shared a video on TikTok that is calling out viewers who ask for more original stories, but don’t support them in theaters. The video features TikToker Reba Nora in a car pretending to speak to someone offscreen. “Stop complaining that Disney doesn’t make original stories if you don’t show up to the movie theaters and support them in the first place.”

After turning to the camera, Nora holds up a poster for Pixar’s latest film Elio. “There’s a new original story. Look at that. From Disney Pixar called Elio. You should go ahead and support it.”

As of this writing, Elio has earned $72 million at the box office after ten days in theaters. In contrast, Disney’s Lilo and Stitch remake had already earned $610 million in its first ten days. The film is currently sitting at a $945 million total, and a sequel has been announced.

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Joshua Lapin-Bertone: Joshua is a pop culture writer specializing in comic book media. His work has appeared on the official DC Comics website, the DC Universe subscription service, HBO Max promotional videos, the Batman Universe fansite, and more. In between traveling around the country to cover various comic conventions, Joshua resides in Florida where he binges superhero television and reads obscure comics from yesteryear.