Elio

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Elio

PG

2025

1h 38m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Adventure

Sci-Fi

Animation

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For centuries, people have called out to the universe looking for answers--in Disney and Pixar's all-new feature film "Elio," the universe calls back! The cosmic misadventure introduces Elio, a space fanatic with an active imagination and a huge alien obsession. So, when he's beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with representatives from galaxies far and wide, Elio's all in for the epic undertaking. Mistakenly identified as Earth's leader, Elio must form new bonds with eccentric alien lifeforms, navigate a crisis of intergalactic proportions, and somehow discover who and where he is truly meant to be.

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Critics Consensus

Catapulted by its theme of building self-esteem, Pixar's latest cosmic wonder Elio boasts a fanciful world of original creations to dazzling effect.

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Audience Says

With a fool-proof storytelling blueprint, Pixar delivers an out-of-this-world family favorite with Elio -- a visually stunning and emotionally captivating adventure through space for all ages.

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Andrew Osmond

Sight & Sound

Nov 4

Its heart is convincingly melancholic, and when Elio’s inevitable redemption comes, it’s more moving than mawkish.

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

Oct 7

The astringent sting and needle-sharp perceptiveness of, say, Inside Out or The Incredibles is missing. Still, it’s a marked improvement on the recent quality lull of Elemental and the barely watchable Lightyear.

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Aparita Bhandari

Globe and Mail

Jul 15

The animation is charming, as one would expect from a Pixar production, and the characters are likeable enough to spawn off merch. The swell of music at appropriate times keeps you hooked into the action and emotions.

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Jennie Kermode

Eye for Film

Dec 15

4/5

Complementing the visual variety is an emotional openness and generosity of spirit naturally appealing to those who dream of finding better worlds.

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Yasser Medina

Cinefilia

Dec 13

4/10

It's one of Pixar's worst films, a boring and unfunny cosmic adventure that gets lost in a black hole of generic formulas. [Full review in Spanish]

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Sarah Gopaul

Digital Journal

Oct 8

Disney can’t stop orphaning its young protagonists, but there's a positive message about family and honesty. There’s also a scene that recalls 'Hackers' in which ham radio fans from around the world tag in and lend a hand to guide the heroes to victory.

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Dec 15

Fun and lighthearted but also touching.

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Nov 12

Very enjoyable and very cute family film. Nothing objectionable in it.

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Oct 31

Touching and emotional movie. It talks about developing friendships and trust at level children can understand.

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Oct 2

Fun movie for the kiddos! They loved it!

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Sep 5

My grandkids really enjoyed it

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Sep 3

sick , would watch again

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Synopsis

For centuries, people have called out to the universe looking for answers--in Disney and Pixar's all-new feature film "Elio," the universe calls back! The cosmic misadventure introduces Elio, a space fanatic with an active imagination and a huge alien obsession. So, when he's beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with representatives from galaxies far and wide, Elio's all in for the epic undertaking. Mistakenly identified as Earth's leader, Elio must form new bonds with eccentric alien lifeforms, navigate a crisis of intergalactic proportions, and somehow discover who and where he is truly meant to be.

Director: Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi, Adrian Molina
Producer: Mary Alice Drumm
Screenwriter: Adrian Molina
Distributor: Disney/Pixar
Production Co: Pixar Animation Studios
Rating: PG (Thematic Elements|Some Action/Peril)
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 20, 2025, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 19, 2025
Box Office (Gross USA): $73.0M
Runtime: 1h 38m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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