Elemental’s co-writers wanted it to be open, honest, and not another Zootopia

A humanoid man made entirely of water sitting next to a humanoid woman made of flames. The pair are seated next to one another in a dark movie theater illuminated only by the light shining from a projector in the distant background and from the light emanating from the woman’s body.

Wade and Ember taking in a movie together. | Image: Pixar

Elemental co-writers Kat Likkel and John Hoberg set out to tell a story about romantic and familial love — not just one about watery racism and fiery bigotry.