Acclaimed filmmakers Domee Shi (Turning Red, Bao), Madeline Sharafian, and Adrian Molina (The Good Dinosaur, Coco) are teaming up to bring you Pixar’s latest offering, Elio. This upcoming sci-fi adventure marks a milestone for Sharafian, who makes her feature directorial debut. Alongside these talented names, Mary Alice Drumm has stepped in as producer.
First announced in September 2022, Elio has been highly anticipated, and Pixar has finally released the official trailer, along with more details about the movie, and we’re here to tell you all about it. So, if you have a soft spot for splendid animation and are keen to learn more about Pixar’s next quest, then make sure you stick around until the end of this article!
What is the Plot of Elio?
Elio Solis finds himself on an adventure of a lifetime when he is mistaken by aliens as the leader of the Earth. However, this is what Elio always wanted for himself: to be abducted by aliens and taken away to a faraway land. However, he must be careful of what he wishes for, and more of his unique journey can be seen in the colorful official trailer of the movie!
The Cast of Elio
The movie boasts a talented ensemble cast with several familiar names, which will be led by Yonas Kibreab, who plays the role of Elio. Kibreab is an emerging star with plenty of promise whom you might recognize from his roles in Merry Little Batman, Pretty Freekin Scary, Blood Moon, and Netflix’s popular series, Sweet Tooth.
Joining Kibreab in the cast of the movie are Jameela Jamil (The Good Place, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law), Brad Garrett (Everybody Loves Raymond, Single Parents), Zoe Saldaña (Guardians of the Galaxy, Avatar), Remy Edgerly (Sing 2, Seal Team), and Shirley Henderson (The Trouble with Jessica, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets).
When and Where Can You Watch Elio?
Elio has been in development for quite some time, and although the release date is still a little while away, the official trailer and star-studded cast have made the wait worthwhile. We’re more than happy to wait a little longer for this highly anticipated blockbuster.
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The movie is slated to be released on June 13, 2025. While this movie has been produced by Pixar, it will be disturbed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.
Conclusion
Elio is all set to be Disney and Pixar’s next big adventure, and while you will have to wait for a little longer for this sci-fi movie, we’re certain it will be worth it. Until then, do let us know in the comments what you think about this movie so far!