Elio 2025
“They asked for our leader. They got... him.”
What is Elio?
Elio is a 2025 American computer-animated science fiction adventure film produced by Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures. The film is directed by Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi, and Adrian Molina.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2025
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 98 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 18, 2025
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Pixar
- Budget
- $150,000,000
- Revenue
- $154,291,182
- Genres
- Animation, Adventure, Science Fiction, Family
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Overview
Elio is a 2025 American computer-animated science fiction adventure film produced by Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures. The film is directed by Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi, and Adrian Molina. The story centers on Elio, an 11-year-old space fanatic with an active imagination who does not feel like he fits in on Earth. Following the death of his parents, Elio lives with his Aunt Olga, who loves him but does not fully understand him. The plot follows Elio as he is beamed up to an interplanetary organization populated by members from galaxies far and wide. Mistaken for an ambassador, he finds himself on a cosmic misadventure where he must form new bonds with eccentric alien lifeforms and navigate a crisis of intergalactic proportions. Throughout this action-packed journey, he must discover who he is truly meant to be. As Pixar’s 29th animated feature, the film explores themes of belonging and identity within a vast, imaginative universe.
Should you watch it?
“An imaginative boy is thrust into a cosmic adventure among eccentric alien lifeforms.”
- features unique alien character designs
- explores themes of self-discovery
- focuses on a high-stakes intergalactic crisis
Watch it if you enjoy imaginative stories about space exploration and finding one's place in the universe.
The film centers on a cosmic misadventure suitable for audiences interested in intergalactic themes.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the main character's interest?
The main character is a space fanatic with an active imagination.
What is the premise of the film?
An imaginative boy finds himself on a cosmic misadventure involving aliens.
Does the film feature aliens?
Yes, the protagonist must form bonds with eccentric alien lifeforms.
What does the protagonist need to do?
He must navigate a crisis of intergalactic proportions while discovering his true self.
Is this a space-themed movie?
Yes, the story follows a space fanatic on a cosmic journey.