Pixar’s "Elio" New Look Unveiled

Pixar has unveiled a new first look at the upcoming animated science fiction movie “Elio”.

The footage introduces fans to Elio, a kid who believes he’s destined to be abducted by aliens. After finally meeting and being taken into a mysterious spacecraft, he’s introduced to an entire group of aliens, all of whom come to believe he’s the leader of Earth.

“Elio” follows an underdog character of the same name who suddenly finds himself transported into the Communiverse, a world encompassed by out-of-this-world, extraterrestrial characters. Upon arrival, Elio is mistakenly identified as Earth’s ambassador, a role that he’s not quite ready to take on.

The movie’s official logline reads: “Elio, an underdog with an active imagination who finds himself inadvertently beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with representatives from galaxies far and wide. Mistakenly identified as Earth’s ambassador to the rest of the universe, and completely unprepared for that kind of pressure, Elio must form new bonds with eccentric alien lifeforms, survive a series of formidable trials and somehow discover who he is truly meant to be."

The voice cast features Yonas Kibreab as Elio, Zoe Saldaña as Olga, Elio’s aunt, Jameela Jamil as Ambassador Questa, Brad Garrett as Ambassador Grigon.

The original feature film is directed by Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi, and Adrian Molina. Mary Alice Drumm produces the film. 

“Elio” hails as Pixar’s 28th movie, and the trailer releases on the heels of the studio's latest movie “Elemental”, which is set to debut this Friday.

“Elio” which is set to debut on June 13, 2025.