Pixar’s Elemental will close the Cannes Film Festival

Here’s a vote of confidence for Pixar’s next film: Not only will it be on the festival circuit, but it’s been chosen for the prestigious honor of closing Cannes. The legendary animation studio is preparing to launch Elementaryanother creative outpouring from the minds behind some of the best films of decades, this time featuring a city of weathermen and the growing relationship between cheeky Ember and wavy boy Wade.

The film, from director Peter Sohn, who is making his cinematic debut, hits UK cinemas from 7 July (a slightly delayed date), while those lucky enough to make it to Cannes can catch it. May 27th. This is the fourth Pixar film selected at Cannes, after Pete Docter’s. Above, Upside downAND Soul. “As we all emerge from our pandemic cocoons and come together in story rooms, animation diaries and impromptu brainstorming sessions, it is a joy and an honor to reunite with Pixar on the Croisette,” Pixar executive Docter said in a statement. “Directed by extraordinary storyteller Peter Sohn, Elementary it’s so funny, full of heart and, quite frankly, beautiful to watch. It was created for audiences to see on the big screen and I’m thrilled to have its world premiere at Cannes.”

On the occasion of the Cannes preview, a new artwork was released, designed by Sohn, representing Wade and Ember relaxing on the Croisette. “After years of crafting this story, creating and directing characters made of fire and water, playing themselves, and building a brilliant world that is so much a part of all of us, it is an honor to share these characters and this film during its premiere. world championship at the Cannes Film Festival,” explains the director. We’ll know in just over a month if Elementary proves another, ahem, high watermark for Pixar.