---
title: "Elio"
year: 2025
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/elio-2025"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1022787
imdb_id: "tt4900148"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 98
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 1045
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Elio (2025) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/elio-2025

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An imaginative boy is thrust into a cosmic adventure among eccentric alien lifeforms."

### Why Watch
- features unique alien character designs
- explores themes of self-discovery

### Caveats & Content Note
- focuses on a high-stakes intergalactic crisis
- Tone & Suitability: The film centers on a cosmic misadventure suitable for audiences interested in intergalactic themes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: imaginative, cosmic, adventurous, whimsical

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Disney Plus | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Domee Shi, Madeline Sharafian, Adrian Molina
- **Networks / Studios**: Pixar

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Yonas Kibreab** as *Elio / Other Elio (voice)*
- **Remy Edgerly** as *Glordon (voice)*
- **Zoe Saldaña** as *Olga Solís (voice)*
- **Brad Garrett** as *Lord Grigon (voice)*
- **Brandon Moon** as *Ambassador Helix (voice)*
- **Jameela Jamil** as *Ambassador Questa (voice)*
- **Young Dylan** as *Bryce (voice)*
- **Jake T. Getman** as *Caleb (voice)*
- **Matthias Schweighöfer** as *Ambassador Tegmen (voice)*
- **Ana de la Reguera** as *Ambassador Turais (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the main character's interest?
The main character is a space fanatic with an active imagination.

### Q: What is the premise of the film?
An imaginative boy finds himself on a cosmic misadventure involving aliens.

### Q: Does the film feature aliens?
Yes, the protagonist must form bonds with eccentric alien lifeforms.

### Q: What does the protagonist need to do?
He must navigate a crisis of intergalactic proportions while discovering his true self.

### Q: Is this a space-themed movie?
Yes, the story follows a space fanatic on a cosmic journey.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Elio (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elio_(film))
- [Elio (2025) - IMDb](https://m.imdb.com/title/tt4900148/)
- [Elio - Disney Movies](https://movies.disney.com/elio)
- [Elio | Watch on Disney+](https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-367ee1b6-1a50-413a-96f6-655175166f38?msockid=070d9221c556654414a385a9c48a648d)
- [Elio | Disney Wiki | Fandom](https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Elio_(film))
- [Elio — Pixar Animation Studios](https://www.pixar.com/elio)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*