Embark on an adventure with Elemental on Disney+

Disney+ has announced that the popular animated film Elemental from Disney and Pixar will be available on their streaming service from 13 September. In addition to the film, the making-of documentary Good Chemistry: The Story of Elemental and the short film Carl’s Date will also be released on the same day.

The Elemental phenomenon

Elemental is an original animated film from Disney and Pixar that was released in cinemas this summer and has been a huge success worldwide. With box office takings of no less than $480 million and a place in the top 10 most successful films of 2023, it's a film you won't want to miss. The film is set in Element City, where residents of different elements live together: fire, water, earth and air. The story revolves around Ember, a fiery young woman voiced by Leah Lewis, and Wade, a laid-back boy voiced by Mamoudou Athie. Their friendship causes Ember to question her beliefs about the world she lives in. Elemental is directed by Peter Sohn and produced by Denise Ream. The screenplay was written by John Hoberg, Kat Likkel and Brenda Hsueh.

A look behind the scenes: Good Chemistry: The Story of Elemental

To give fans an even deeper insight into the making of Elemental, Disney+ will also release the making-of documentary Good Chemistry: The Story of Elemental. In this documentary, director Peter Sohn, known for other Pixar films, takes viewers on a personal and humorous journey through the inspiration behind the animated film. He tells the story of his parents, who moved from Korea to New York, and how he came to choose a career in animation. The documentary reveals the unexpected influences that contributed to the creation of the comedy adventure Elemental. Good Chemistry is directed by Tony Kaplan and produced by Sureena Mann.

An extra treat: “Carl’s Date”

In addition to the film and documentary, Disney+ will also release the short film Carl's Date, an entertaining addition to the Elemental universe. Carl's Date was written and directed by Bob Peterson and produced by Kim Collins. In this short film, we see Carl, a character who previously appeared in Elemental, reluctantly agreeing to go on a date with a friend. The problem is that Carl has no idea how dating works these days. Fortunately, his loyal friend Dug, the talking dog, comes to the rescue and gives him some tips on how to make friends. Carl's Date premiered on 21 June, along with Elemental, and is a great addition to the collection of short films called Dug Days, which can also be seen on Disney+.

Ready for an adventure with Elemental?

With the addition of Elemental, Good Chemistry: The Story of Elemental, and Carl’s Date to the Disney+ catalogue, it’s clear that animation fans have a lot to look forward to. These stories will entertain and enchant young and old alike with their unique characters, captivating storylines, and beautiful animation. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the magical world of Elemental and discover what happens when fire, water, earth and air come together.

Elemental will be available on Disney+ from 6 September 2023.