“Elemental” is a 2023 American animated romantic comedy-drama film produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar Animation Studios.
The film is directed by Peter Sohn and produced by Denise Ream, with a screenplay written by Sohn, John Hoberg, Kat Likkel, and Brenda Hsueh. The film stars the voices of Leah Lewis, Mamoudou Athie, Ronnie del Carmen, Shila Ommi, Wendi McLendon-Covey, and Catherine O’Hara.
The story is set in a world inhabited by anthropomorphic elements of nature and follows fire element Ember Lumen (voiced by Lewis) and water element Wade Ripple (voiced by Athie). They spend time together in the city while trying to save a convenience store owned by Ember’s father, Bernie (voiced by Del Carmen). The film explores the concept of whether fire and water could ever connect or not.
The film was released on June 16, 2023, in RealD 3D, 4DX, and Dolby Cinema formats. Despite opening below projections, the film was ultimately considered by analysts to be a sleeper hit and grossed $496.3 million worldwide. It was nominated for several awards, including the Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature Film.
The film has an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. It’s based on director Peter Sohn’s life with his parents immigrating to the USA from Korea - not speaking English and settling into the Bronx.