---
title: "Elemental"
year: 2023
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/elemental-2023"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 976573
imdb_id: "tt15789038"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 102
community_rating: 7.6
vote_count: 5409
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Elemental (2023) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/elemental-2023

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Elemental is a 2023 American computer-animated romantic comedy-drama film produced by Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures. The film is set in a world where fire, water, earth, and air residents coexist in a city called Element City. It follows the story of a fiery young woman named Ember and a go-with-the-flow guy named Wade as they discover how much they have in common. Directed by Peter Sohn, the film features the voices of Leah Lewis, Mamoudou Athie, Ronnie del Carmen, Shila Ommi, and Wendi McLendon-Cove. The screenplay was written by Sohn, John Hoberg, Kat Likkel, and Brenda Hsueh. Graphics art director Laura Meyer contributed to the film's visual design, overseeing elements such as lettering and signage within the animated world. Elemental was theatrically released in 2023 and became a moderate box office success. It is Pixar's twenty-seventh feature-length film.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "In a city of living elements, a fiery woman and a fluid man discover unexpected common ground."

### Why Watch
- original premise
- visually detailed animation
- engaging character dynamics

### Caveats & Content Note
- follows established romantic tropes
- Tone & Suitability: This is a family-friendly romantic comedy-drama produced by Pixar.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: animated, romantic, whimsical, heartfelt

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Disney Plus | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Peter Sohn
- **Networks / Studios**: Pixar

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Leah Lewis** as *Ember (voice)*
- **Mamoudou Athie** as *Wade (voice)*
- **Ronnie del Carmen** as *Bernie (voice)*
- **Shila Ommi** as *Cinder (voice)*
- **Wendi McLendon-Covey** as *Gale (voice)*
- **Catherine O'Hara** as *Brook (voice)*
- **Mason Wertheimer** as *Clod (voice)*
- **Ronobir Lahiri** as *Harold (voice)*
- **Wilma Bonet** as *Flarrietta (voice)*
- **Joe Pera** as *Fern (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the setting of the film?
The story is set in Element City, where residents made of fire, water, land, and air live together.

### Q: Who are the main characters?
The film focuses on a fiery woman named Ember and a go-with-the-flow guy named Wade.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Peter Sohn.

### Q: What is the genre of the film?
It is a computer-animated romantic comedy-drama.

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released in 2023.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Elemental (2023 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elemental_(2023_film))
- [Elemental (2023) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15789038/)
- [Elemental — Pixar Animation Studios](https://www.pixar.com/elemental)
- [Elemental (2023) | Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/elemental_2023)
- [Elemental | Watch on Disney+](https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-8b489955-d30c-45b6-90ee-ae70f92bd431?msockid=33e9b82b787d691d1e69afac795868f1)
- [Elemental | Pixar Wiki | Fandom](https://pixar.fandom.com/wiki/Elemental)

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