On June 20, Elio, the most recent animated film from Pixar, will be released in American theaters. The movie, which is directed by Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi, and Adrian Molina, follows a youngster who is obsessed with space and unintentionally becomes the ambassador for Earth after being kidnapped by an odd alien council.

The movie features Yonas Kibreab playing Elio, a lonely 11-year-old who lives with his aunt, Major Olga (voiced by Zoe Saldana), who is a member of the Air Force. Elio wishes for an alien abduction and has trouble interacting with his peers.

Elio's dream is realized when he is brought into the Communiverse, a vibrant cosmic alliance of aliens who believe him to be the commander of Earth, according to a USA Today story.

According to filmmakers, Roald Dahl, Carl Sagan, and E.T. served as the inspiration for Elio

In a different Telegraph piece, the filmmaker Domee Shi was quoted as saying that Elio was a tribute to all the "weird kids" who felt like they didn't belong. She said that Roald Dahl's characters and Steven Spielberg's E.T. served as her inspiration for a universe where an outsider discovers belonging in the most unexpected way.

Sharafian said that they attempted to create a tale where the universe, like the extraterrestrial Elio encounters, was humorous and optimistic.

Elio investigates topics related to identity, connection and sadness

The topics of grief, connection, identity, and the universal quest for belonging are said to be the subject of the Pixar picture. Elio, who is still dealing with the death of his parents, has trouble figuring out where he belongs in the world. The movie also contains a shout-out to Mumbai at a pivotal moment.

According to the filmmakers, the shout-out represented a significant shift for Elio. At that point, according to reports, Elio understood that he was not alone and that there were people all over the world who liked him, Sharafian, who also enjoyed Indian movies.

According to the Telegraph piece, Elio mirrored mankind's age-old captivation with outer space, according to producer Mary Alice. People frequently find themselves gazing up and pondering who else is out there, according to Mary. She paraphrased Carl Sagan's statement that when people grow tired of the planet, they start to fantasize about something better. She said, "That hope is captured by Elio."

The Pixar movie's voice cast also includes Remy Edgerly as Glordon, Brad Garrett as Lord Grigon, and Jameela Jamil as Ambassador Questa.

FAQs:

What is the subject of Pixar's Elio?

Elio is the story of a lonely 11-year-old boy who is kidnapped by aliens and unintentionally becomes Earth's representative.

When did Elio come out?

On June 20, 2025, Elio made its debut in American cinemas.

Who plays the lead in Elio?

The movie features Remy Edgerly as Glordon, Brad Garrett as Lord Grigon, Zoe Saldaña as Major Olga, Jameela Jamil as Ambassador Questa, and Yonas Kibreab in the role of Elio.

Does 'Elio' have a book or real story as its foundation?

No. Although Elio is a unique Pixar tale, the authors claim that it drew inspiration from Roald Dahl's writings, Steven Spielberg's movies, and Carl Sagan's theories.

Which age range is 'Elio' appropriate for?

Elio is an animated film that is ideal for youngsters seven and older, but it also explores emotional themes that adults will enjoy.

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