Get ready for an out-of-this-world, intergalactic Disney and Pixar film: “Elio” is coming to theaters on June 20!
Disney and Pixar revealed the new movie poster and an upbeat, lighthearted trailer for “Elio.” The poster showcases Elio and his new alien friend Glordon running and smiling, with other aliens looking above them, curiously and angrily.
Premise of “Elio”
Elio is an 11-year-old boy with no friends, a space-obsession, and a dream of being abducted by aliens. The trailer showcases Elio as an outcast, struggling to find where he belongs. One day, he’s beamed up to the Communiverse, where beings from other galaxies gather together. Mistaken as Earth’s leader, Elio must form connections with aliens while simultaneously discovering who he really is.
As Elio spends more time in the Communiverse, he realizes his alien friends need his help. He’ll do whatever he can to help them. Along the way, Elio meets Glordon, an alien who becomes his first friend and likes him for him.
Elio’s trailers have evolved over the years, with its first trailer focusing more-so on Elio being Earth’s leader. It appeared more serious, with no sign of Glordon yet. As Pixar released more trailers, the film is evolving to be more of a heroic story, with friends made along the way and a self-discovery journey. The newest trailer features more funny and wholesome moments between Elio and his mother, as well as with Glordon.
Cast, Crew, and Production
Elio – Yonas Kibreab
Aunt Olga – Zoe Saldaña
Glordon – Remy Edgerly
Lord Grigon – Brad Garrett
Ambassador Questa – Jameela Jamil
OOOOO – Shirley Henderson
Directors:
Madeline Sharafian (“Burrow” Sparkshort)
Domee Shi (“Bao” short, “Turning Red”)
Adrian Molina (co-screenwriter/co-director of “Coco”)
Producer: Mary Alice Drumm (associate producer of “Coco”)
