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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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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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Maxance Vincent

FlickSided

You'll come out of Elio pleasantly surprised – and moved – by the impeccable visual storytelling on display, and an earnest emotional center.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 25, 2025

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David Griffiths

Subculture Entertainment

A brave film for Pixar to try and pull off as, let's be honest, it deals with the deep topic of youth suicide. The film works beautifully and hopefully will remind young people how fun life can be.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 24, 2025

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Awais Irfan

Hollywood News

It’s Pixar at its best: weird, wonderful, and emotional storytelling about our very humanity through grandiose, high-concept animated adventures. Elio is about embracing ourselves. We are not alone. And yet again, Pixar is there to show us the way.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 23, 2025

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jalpa

Absolutely beautiful movie, loved it

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/25/25

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Lisa E

It was a cute heartfelt movie that kids of all ages would like!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/25/25

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Jesus Gonzalez

Pixar just doesn't make movies like before

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

07/25/25

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Sue

I liked the animation and the creative storytelling. As an adult, I sometimes get bored during kids movies but this one kept my interest. We all enjoyed it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/25/25

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Julie S

Wonderful and colorful!! Great message and the characters were fabulous and relatable. Gma and kids loved it!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/24/25

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Lara

Another great Pixar movie. They seem to have the formula for great kid movies that adults also enjoy. It was a kid friendly length, funny, sweet and not too scary for most of the younger ones.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/24/25

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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
Box Office (Gross USA): $69.0M
Runtime: 1h 39m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1