Elio

Name: Elio
Genre: Adventure, Sci-Fi, Drama, Fantasy, Comedy
Released: June 20, 2025
Rating: 66
Cast: America Ferrera, Brad Garrett, Jameela Jamil, Yonas Kibreab

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Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | Release Date: June 20, 2025

Starring: America Ferrera, Brad Garrett, Jameela Jamil, Yonas Kibreab

Summary: A space fanatic with an active imagination and a huge alien obsession, Elio’s all in for an epic undertaking when he’s beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with representatives from galaxies far and wide. When Elio is mistakenly identified as Earth’s leader, he must form new bonds with eccentric alien lifeforms,A space fanatic with an active imagination and a huge alien obsession, Elio’s all in for an epic undertaking when he’s beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with representatives from galaxies far and wide. When Elio is mistakenly identified as Earth’s leader, he 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. … Expand

Director: Adrian Molina

Genre(s): Adventure, Sci-Fi, Drama, Fantasy, Comedy, Animation, Family

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Katie Walsh

Jun 18, 2025

This gem of a film manages to draw together our questions about the universe and ourselves into one single adventure story that hits every emotional beat. It’s what Pixar does best, and “Elio” is another knockout, a quiet but determined shooting star that earns its place in the galaxy. Read full review

Yasmine Kandil

Jun 18, 2025

There’s an undeniable charm to this film that makes it easy to be dazzled by. From its deeply lovable lead characters, who you can’t help but root for, to delightful surprises like a perfectly timed Talking Heads needle drop and effortless moments of humor. But what makes it truly special is its heartfelt exploration of universal themes like grief, loneliness, and the deep human desire to belong. Read full review

Johnny Oleksinski

Jun 18, 2025

Beyond the requisite lessons, there are some witty touches. Read full review

Amy Amatangelo

Jun 20, 2025

As a story about children finding a place to belong, discovering their true sense of self and realizing that parents and parental figures love you even when they don’t always understand you, Elio is a lovely, if not particularly original story. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Robert Daniels

Jun 20, 2025

Schmaltzy yet sincere, “Elio,” the latest from Pixar, is as predictable as they come but as tender as they can get. Read full review

Tim Grierson

Jun 17, 2025

The best Pixar films make their dexterous mixture of humour, emotion and spectacle feel effortless but the ingredients do not blend as smoothly in Elio. Read full review

Alan Ng

Jun 17, 2025

Elio is a complete misfire—an ambitious premise that never takes off. Read full review

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