Elio

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Elio

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Released Jun 20

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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Aparita Bhandari

Globe and Mail

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.

Jul 15, 2025

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Mark Kermode

Kermode and Mayo's Take (YouTube)

Visually, it's really fun to watch.

Jun 27, 2025

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Tim Robey

Daily Telegraph (UK)

The oddity of Elio is that this subplot is quite a lot more touching than the hero’s journey. A father-son reconciliation between these piglet-sized space slugs is the one thing in danger of moistening the eye.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 25, 2025

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John Serba

Decider

We’re long past prime Pixar. Accept that fact, and you’ll enjoy Elio more.

Sep 18, 2025

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John Stark

Mac the Movie Guy

Pixar’s Elio deserves more love than it has gotten, which is probably why he feels so alone in this world that seemingly skipped this film. If you want original films, you have to watch original films.

Rated: 8.1/10

Sep 14, 2025

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Erick Estrada

Cinegarage

[Within the film's themes,] we're talking about human beings under construction and Elio is portrayed here in a super interesting way as a human being under construction. [Full review in Spanish]

Aug 28, 2025

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Cynthia

My grandkids really enjoyed it

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/05/25

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gabryela

sick , would watch again

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/03/25

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KEVINGTON

It was a great movie I'd say. I watched it in Spanish thinking it would have English subtitles but it was okay since my friend spoke Spanish. If that's something that could be changed that would be great.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/28/25

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Torrian G

Great movie, the kids really enjoyed it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/27/25

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Anita

Super cute movie, no complaints from me!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/20/25

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Tyler P

Very sweet, inoffensive kids film with great themes.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/08/25

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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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