The studio removed gay-coded elements to avoid forcing parents into conversations they weren't ready to have with their children.

The animation company's chief creative officer said they did not want their film to force parents to have conversations they weren't ready to discuss with their children.

Pete Docter acknowledged Pixar's recent struggles and shift away from autobiographically-inspired films, telling directors to make movies that audiences can easily connect with.

Pixar's chief creative officer Peter Docter has explained why Elio was reworked to remove LGBTQ themes from the story.

Pete Docter's comments about cutting a gay "Elio" storyline are part of the company's up-and-down history with LGBTQ representation and censorship.

The Pixar chief ordered a substantial reworking of Elio after early test screenings produced weak audience responses, such as ...

Pixar's decision to remove an LGBTQ storyline from 'Elio' has sparked a debate about representation in animation. Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter explains the studio's choice.

Pixar CCO Pete Docter revealed the studio removed an LGBTQ storyline from 'Elio' to make it more suitable for young audiences ...