It’s time to blast off into the cosmos for an interstellar adventure with Disney and Pixar’s latest animated film, Elio. Look for it on digital retailers such as Prime Video, Apple TV, Movies Anywhere and Fandango at Home.
The film will be available on Blu-ray, 4K Ultra and DVD on September 9, 2025.
This film features the voice talents of Yonas Kibreab, Remy Edgerly, Zoe Saldaña, and Brad Garrett, to name a few.
Elio loses his parents and is sent to live with his aunt, who happens to work as part of the space program, keeping an eye out for space debris.
Elio, a space fanatic with an active imagination, finds himself on a cosmic misadventure where he must form new bonds with eccentric alien lifeforms, navigate a crisis of intergalactic proportions and somehow discover who he is truly meant to be.
AMBASSADORS – When 11-year-old Elio (voice of Yonas Kibreab) is beamed up to space, he finds himself in the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with representatives from galaxies far and wide. Like humans, the members of the Communiverse come in all shapes, sizes and personalities. Among them are Ambassador Mira (far left), Ambassador Helix (third from left), Ambassador Questa (center), Ambassador Tegman (third from right) and Ambassador Turais (second from right). Disney and Pixar’s “Elio” releases in theaters June 20, 2025. © 2025 Disney/Pixar. All Rights Reserved.
I loved this film. Now I’m disappointed that I didn’t see it while it was in theaters. I bet it would have looked so much nicer on the big screen.
I think many kids, even “big kids” (adults) like myself, dream of exploring the universe. I did when I was a child. I didn’t dream of being taken by aliens, but I did dream of space exploration and seeing new (ideally friendly) worlds. Although I guess times have changed a bit. I’m sure plenty of kids dream of being a gamer or gamer developer and not an astronaut (sigh…).
This film is by Disney and Pixar, so you know the animation is gong to be spectacular, and this film is no exception. It’s bright and colorful and things seem so realistic. The Communiverse especially was so inviting looking. I wanted to visit there too!
The characters are very likeable, including the alien beings (even the “bad guy”). I especially loved Elio’s friend Glordon, who looked like a slug – but a cute slug that you just want to hug.
UNEXPECTED FRIENDS – When Elio’s wish to be abducted by aliens actually comes true, he meets an array of space inhabitants, including Glordon, the tender-hearted son of a fierce warlord ruler. Featuring the voices of Yonas Kibreab and Remy Edgerly as Elio and Glordon, respectively, Disney and Pixar’s “Elio” releases in theaters June 20, 2025. © 2025 Disney/Pixar. All Rights Reserved.
I thought the alien characters were very creative. None of them were scary (not even the bad guys). They were all very cute and non-threatening. Who wouldn’t want to be friends with them and be a part of the Communiverse. Even the little device Elio got to wear to make him able to communicate with the aliens, change his body temperature and turn on/off gravity was creative too.
The heart of this film is about family, friendship, grief, loneliness, and self-discovery. I felt bad for Elio in the beginning of the film seeing how sad and lonely he was. It made my heart smile as he slowly learned to overcome those feelings. I especially appreciate the evolution of his relationship with his aunt.
There are also some bonus features available you might want to check out. Please note that bonus features may vary by product and retailer.
- Inside the Communiverse: The World and Characters of Elio – Launch behind the scenes with the cast and crew to get an in-depth look at the design and development of our meteoric main characters, as well as the making of all the celestial environments that make up Elio‘s universe.
- Out of This World: An Astro Q&A – Calling all space enthusiasts! Voice actors Yonas Kibreab (Elio) and Remy Edgerly (Glordon) meet with a real-life astronaut to discuss space travel, possible alien life on other planets, and why it’s important to study space.
- Astronomic Art Class: Ooooo and Glordon – Join Nicolle Castro, the lead story artist, as she shares her role on the film and guides viewers through drawing a couple of the film’s interstellar characters, Ooooo and Glordon.
- Extraterrestrial Easter Eggs and Fun Facts – Uncover the references and characters from some of your favorite Pixar films hidden throughout Elio, along with other fun facts.
- Galactic Gag Reel – Discover the fun inside the recording booth with the starry voice actors from Disney and Pixar’s Elio as they bring their characters to life with some entertaining laughs.
- Deleted Scenes – Check out the scenes that didn’t make the final cut:
- Bike Chase
- Garden Party
- Carver Legend
- Questa’s Second Test
- Home Visit
SPACE FANATIC – Elio (voice of Yonas Kibreab) is a space fanatic with an active imagination who finds himself on a cosmic misadventure where he must form new bonds with eccentric alien lifeforms, navigate a crisis of intergalactic proportions and somehow discover who he is truly meant to be. Directed by Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi and Adrian Molina, and produced by Mary Alice Drumm, Disney and Pixar’s “Elio” releases in theaters June 20, 2025. © 2025 Disney/Pixar. All Rights Reserved.
Elio has a run time of 98 minutes and is rated PG.
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Below you’ll find the film’s trailer for your enjoyment.
Have you seen the movie? What did you think about it?
Kimberly
*I received a free digital code to see the film in order to do this review. There was no compensation. The opinions expressed are my own and not influenced in any way.
