Elio is a 2025 Pixar Animation Studios science fiction adventure film directed by Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi, and Adrian Molina. The story follows Elio Solis, an 11-year-old boy with a vivid imagination who loves astronomy and feels like an outcast on Earth. When he is accidentally beamed up to the Communiverse, an intergalactic organization of alien species, Elio is mistaken for Earth’s ambassador to the cosmos. Thrust into a universe far beyond his wildest dreams, the anxious boy must navigate strange alien cultures, forge unexpected friendships, and find the courage to represent humanity among the stars. With stunning animation and heartfelt storytelling, Elio explores themes of self-acceptance, belonging, and discovering that what makes you different is exactly what makes you special. Featuring the voices of Yonas Kibreab as Elio and Zoe Saldaña as his aunt Olga, this cosmic coming-of-age tale delivers Pixar’s signature blend of humor, emotion, and visual wonder for audiences of all ages.