How to Watch ‘Elemental’: Stream the Pixar Film Online Now

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Quick Answer: Stream the animated feature on Disney+ or rent/buy the film on Amazon Prime Video.

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Elemental, the Disney/Pixar hit featuring a slow-burning romance (literally) between elemental star-crossed lovers is now available to stream online. Even though the animated feature dropped in theaters in June, you can watch from home on Disney+.

Elemental also marks the first Pixar film to focus on romance at the heart of its story. With fire elements always choosing to live outside the walls of Element City where the earth, air, and water elements reside, how will Ember, a fire element, and Wade, a water element, handle things when an unexpected spark begins to form between? Will opposites attract, or will Ember’s pressure to run her family’s business get in the way of a relationship that’s just starting to steam up?

While it was previously only available in theaters or to buy online, if you’re looking for how to watch Elemental online, you can now stream it on Disney+. Here’s how you can catch up with all the residents of Element City.

How to Watch Elemental Online

Want to watch Elemental online? The only way you can currently stream the Pixar film right now is with a subscription to Disney+. Once you log into your account, you can watch Elemental on your computer, tablet, phone or smart TV. The basic subscription starts at $7.99, but Disney fans can also watch the blockbuster with one of the Disney Bundles, which includes Hulu and ESPN+. Get the Disney+ Bundle With Hulu and ESPN+ (With Ads) for $12.99/month. Use the deal to stream Elemental online on-demand through the Disney+ app.

Watch on disney+ $7.99+

Disney+ subscribers can also stream the Elemental making-of documentary, Good Chemistry: The Story of Elemental, and the short film that aired in front of Elemental in theaters, Pixar Animation Studios,’ Carl’s Date.

Is Elemental on Netflix?

At the time of publication, Elemental is not currently streaming on Netflix. For now, your best bet is to watch it on Disney+ or purchasing it on Blu-ray.

How to Rent Elemental Online

Along with Disney+, viewers can catch the new Disney animated release by buying Elemental on Prime Video, starting at $5.99 to rent and $9.99 to buy. This version of the movie includes bonus features and content, and you can stream it in HD from any of your devices.

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Where to Buy Elemental on Blu-ray And DVD

Elemental Pixar DVD
Elemental Pixar DVD

Streaming isn’t the only way you can watch Elemental — the animated feature is also available to buy on Blu-ray and DVD for under $20 right now. It also comes with bonus filmmaker commentary and deleted scenes.

$17.99 $34.99 49% off

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Elemental Run Time, Plot, Rating

Elemental is a family-friendly film, rated PG with a run time of one hour and 42 minutes. The film stars the voices of Leah Lewis as Ember Lumen and  Mamoudou Athie as Wade Ripple, along with Ronnie del Carmen, Shila Ommi, Wendi McLendon-Covey, and Catherine O’Hara.

The film follows the fiery young Ember (Lewis) and her growing relationship with water element Wade (Athie), as they race against the clock to save Ember’s family’s business and stop a breaking dam from flooding Element City, where the residents of Fire, Water, Earth and Air all reside together.

The feature was directed by Peter Sohn, produced by Denise Ream, p.g.a., and executive produced by Pete Docter. Elemental was written by John Hoberg, Kat Likkel and Brenda Hsueh, based off a story by Sohn, Hoberg, Likkel and Hsueh. Stream the film now on Disney+.

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