Elio is a 2025 Pixar animated sci-fi adventure that follows 11-year-old Elio Solís, a space enthusiast who is accidentally beamed into space and mistaken for Earth’s ambassador by an alien alliance called the “Communiverse.
” Voiced by Yonas Kibreab, Elio embarks on a cosmic misadventure, forming new bonds with eccentric alien lifeforms and navigating a crisis of intergalactic proportions. Directed by Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi, and Adrian Molina, the film explores themes of identity, belonging, and the emotional challenges of childhood.
Basic Details:
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Title: Elio
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Release Date: June 20, 2025
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Directors: Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi, Adrian Molina
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Voice Cast: Yonas Kibreab, Zoe Saldaña, Brad Garrett, Jameela Jamil
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Genre: Animated, Sci-Fi, Adventure, Family
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Runtime: 98 minutes
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Box Office: $151 million worldwide
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Digital Release: August 19, 2025
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Physical Release: September 9, 2025
