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Pixar Animation Studios

Elio

Elio · Disney Pixar Masterpieces Collection

2025 98 min PG
Critic7.8
Animation Adventure Comedy Family
Disney+ Apple TV FindEdition
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Overview

An imaginative 11-year-old space fanatic is accidentally beamed up to the Communiverse and mistaken for Earth's intergalactic ambassador.
Story 7.7
Acting 8.0
Direction 7.9
Cinematography 8.5
Music 7.8
Pacing 7.6
Originality 8.1
Emotional Impact 8.0
Overall 7.8

Editorial Review

By FindEdition Cinema Desk

7.8 /10

Dazzling Cosmic Design

The vibrant, jaw-dropping aesthetic of the Communiverse showcases Pixar's unmatched technical creativity.

Heartwarming Core

Yonas Kibreab delivers an endearing vocal performance that anchors the film's message of belonging.

Pros

  • Stunning, highly imaginative visual world-building of the Communiverse
  • Charming lead voice performance by Yonas Kibreab
  • Touching themes of self-discovery, identity, and belonging

Cons

  • Narrative pacing fluctuates during exposition-heavy sequences in the middle act
Verdict A visually dazzling, imaginative, and emotionally resonant cosmic adventure that captures classic Pixar heart.

AI Review

A visually inventive and heartfelt animated sci-fi adventure from Pixar Animation Studios following an imaginative boy mistakenly designated as Earth's ambassador to an alien coalition.

A visually dazzling, imaginative, and emotionally resonant cosmic adventure that captures classic Pixar heart.

A delightful and visually striking interstellar treat recommended for Pixar fans of all ages.

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Development

Conceived by Adrian Molina as an original story inspired by childhood imagination and growing up on a military base.

Production

Developed at Pixar Animation Studios with directorial transitions involving Madeline Sharafian and Domee Shi.

Release

Released globally in theaters by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures on June 20, 2025.

Production

Development

Conceived by Adrian Molina as an original story inspired by childhood imagination and growing up on a military base.

Production

Developed at Pixar Animation Studios with directorial transitions involving Madeline Sharafian and Domee Shi.

Release

Released globally in theaters by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures on June 20, 2025.

Streaming

Disney+ Apple TV FindEdition

Cast

Yonas Kibreab Elio Solis
Zoe Saldaña Aunt Olga
Remy Edgerly Glordon
Brad Garrett Lord Grigon
Jameela Jamil Ambassador Questa
Shirley Henderson OOOOO
Brandon Moon Ambassador Helix
Matthias Schweighöfer Ambassador Tegmen
Ana de la Reguera Ambassador Turais

Characters

Elio Solis Yonas Kibreab
Aunt Olga Zoe Saldaña
Glordon Remy Edgerly
Lord Grigon Brad Garrett
Ambassador Questa Jameela Jamil
OOOOO Shirley Henderson
Ambassador Helix Brandon Moon
Ambassador Tegmen Matthias Schweighöfer
Ambassador Turais Ana de la Reguera

Crew

Madeline Sharafian Director
Domee Shi Director
Adrian Molina Director
Julia Cho Screenwriter
Mark Hammer Screenwriter
Mike Jones Screenwriter
Mary Alice Drumm Producer
Rob Simonsen Composer
Anna Wolitzky Editor

Videos

Official Trailer

Soundtrack

  1. Elio Main Theme — Rob Simonsen
  2. Journey Through the Communiverse — Rob Simonsen

Trivia

  • Elio marks Pixar's 28th feature film, exploring deep themes of childhood isolation and imagination.
  • Zoe Saldaña joined the voice cast as Aunt Olga, replacing the role originally announced.
  • The vibrant universe of the Communiverse was brought to life with production designer Harley Jessup.

Quotes

"For centuries, people have called out to the universe looking for answers—the universe calls back!"

"I'm just trying to figure out who I'm meant to be."

Goofs

  • The alignment of stars in the background projection of the Communiverse shifts slightly during the high-speed escape sequence.

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