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Reviewed on June 21, 2025
Elio(2025)
They asked for our leader. They got... him.
6.9(1,120)1h 38m2025-06-18
AnimationAdventureScience FictionFamilyComedy
Elio Synopsis
Elio, a space fanatic with an active imagination, finds himself on a cosmic misadventure where he must form new bonds with eccentric alien lifeforms, navigate a crisis of intergalactic proportions and somehow discover who he is truly meant to be.
Elio (2025) is a animation, adventure, science fiction, family and comedy film directed by Madeline Sharafian, released on June 18, 2025 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Yonas Kibreab, Remy Edgerly, Zoe Saldaña and Brad Garrett. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 1,120 ratings.
- Director:
- Madeline Sharafian
- Writers:
- James S. Baker, Brian Larsen, Julia Cho
- Producers:
- Mary Alice Drumm
- Cinematographer:
- Matt Aspbury
- Composer:
- Rob Simonsen
- Production:
- Pixar
- Budget:
- $150,000,000
- Revenue:
- $154,291,182
- Status:
- Released
Elio (2025) Trailer
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Elio Videos & Clips
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Where you Belong
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Elio Cast & Crew
Main cast
Yonas Kibreab
as Elio / Other Elio (voice)
Remy Edgerly
as Glordon (voice)
Zoe Saldaña
as Olga Solís (voice)
Brad Garrett
as Lord Grigon (voice)
Brandon Moon
as Ambassador Helix (voice)
Jameela Jamil
as Ambassador Questa (voice)
Young Dylan
as Bryce (voice)
Jake T. Getman
as Caleb (voice)
Matthias Schweighöfer
as Ambassador Tegmen (voice)
Ana de la Reguera
as Ambassador Turais (voice)
Atsuko Okatsuka
as Ambassador Naos (voice)
Shirley Henderson
as Ooooo (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Madeline Sharafian, written by James S. Baker, Brian Larsen and Julia Cho, produced by Mary Alice Drumm.
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Elio Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 1,120 ratings.
CinemaSerf
7/10The geeky young “Elio” has been orphaned into the care of his military aunt “Olga” who works for Uncle Sam helping folks to navigate the debris that’s floating around in outer space. He likes to speak his own language “Elioese” and is fascinated, obsessed even, with making contact with alien life. He’s convinced that there is intelligent life out there, so imagine his surprise when he hears of a possible response…
Reviewed on June 25, 2025
Manuel São Bento
7/10Elio is a heartwarming, intergalactic adventure that once again proves Pixar's mastery in crafting family-friendly stories layered with deeper emotional undercurrents. The voice cast is impeccable, with every performance radiating charm and sincerity, making it easy for viewers of all ages to connect with these vibrant characters. The score, as is typical for the studio, plays a pivotal role in guiding the…
Reviewed on June 25, 2025
Chris Sawin
2/10Elio (Yonas Kibreab) is an 11-year-old boy who has recently lost his parents. He’s been taken in by his aunt Olga (Zoe Saldana). Olga works in orbital analysis and is gone a lot. Feeling like he doesn’t belong anywhere and nobody wants him, Elio finds comfort in interplanetary life. He takes on an obsession with ham radios and attempts to communicate with aliens while simultaneously trying to get abducted nightly.…
Reviewed on July 4, 2025
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Elio – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Elio online?
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Elio (2025) is available to stream on Disney Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Elio?
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The main cast of Elio (2025) includes Yonas Kibreab, Remy Edgerly, Zoe Saldaña, Brad Garrett and Brandon Moon. The film was directed by Madeline Sharafian. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Elio released?
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Elio was released on June 18, 2025 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Elio worth watching?
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Elio (2025) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 1,120 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, adventure and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Elio?
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Yes. The official Elio trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.