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

A bad opening weekend might not necessarily spell doom for Pixar's latest–but a pattern is emerging that might shape what's to come from the beloved animation studio.

Hollywood insiders explain why 'Elio' had such a bad box-office opening for Pixar and why it could rebound before the summer ends.