𝙍𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙈𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙨:

Title

Elemental (2023)

Genre

Animation · Family · Fantasy · Romance · Comedy

Director

Peter Sohn

Studio

Pixar Animation Studios (Disney)

Runtime

102 minutes

Story Overview

In a fantastical city called Element City, where the natural elements — Fire, Water, Air, and Earth — live side by side, we meet Ember Lumen, a fiery young woman who struggles with her temper and sense of belonging. Her life changes when she meets Wade Ripple, a go-with-the-flow, emotional water guy who challenges everything she’s ever known about the world — and about herself.

Despite being literally incompatible (fire and water don’t mix!), Ember and Wade embark on a journey that teaches them how much they have in common beneath the surface. Along the way, they navigate cultural expectations, family loyalty, and personal dreams in a city that isn’t always welcoming to difference.

 Themes

Diversity & Acceptance

Opposites Attract Love Story

Immigrant Family Experience

Cultural identity vs. personal choice

Visual Style

Pixar brings to life a vibrant, element-themed metropolis, with stunning animation that uniquely blends physics, personality, and culture for each element. Fire glows and sparks. Water flows with transparency. Earth is grounded and leafy. Air floats with breezy freedom.

 Voice Cast

Leah Lewis as Ember

Mamoudou Athie as Wade

Ronnie del Carmen, Shila Ommi, Wendi McLendon-Covey, and Catherine O’Hara in supporting roles

Reception

While reviews were mixed initially, audiences praised the movie for its heartwarming message, emotional depth, and groundbreaking animation style. “Elemental” also resonated with viewers from immigrant and multicultural backgrounds.

Tagline

“Opposites react.”
“What if Fire fell in love with Water?”