Elio Early Access
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On Wednesday, June 18th, fans can be among the first to see Disney and Pixar’s Elio by attending an Elio Early Access Screening. For centuries, people have called out to the universe looking for answers—in Disney and Pixar’s all-new feature film “Elio,” the universe calls back! The cosmic misadventure introduces Elio, a space fanatic with an active imagination and a huge alien obsession. So, when he’s beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with representatives from galaxies far and wide, Elio’s all in for the epic undertaking. Mistakenly identified as Earth’s leader, Elio 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.
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- Yonas Kibreab
- Zoe Saldaña
- Brad Garrett
- Jameela Jamil
- Shirley Henderson
- Matthias Schweighöfer
- Remy Edgerly
Moviegoers are saying
Pixar's 'Elio' strikes an emotional chord with audiences who find themselves unexpectedly moved by intergalactic slugs and cosmic wonder. While director Domee Shi delivers a visually radiant space adventure that explores loneliness and belonging through a child's perspective, some viewers struggle with familiar Pixar territory despite the film's tender execution and Carl Sagan-inspired storytelling.
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- Jun 19, 2025
i just cannot accept the fact that glordon will never be my friend…
jer ☘️Feb 2, 2026pixar should fire their marketing team
timtamtitusJun 19, 2025Why did this have the exact same conflict resolution as Shark Tale
James (Schaffrillas) - Jun 19, 2025
I don’t understand you, but I love you I’ll always be a sucker for Carl Sagan and space, but found myself surprisingly invested in its tender conversation of loneliness and expectation, especially from the perspective of a child. Might be familiar territory, especially…
Joe AJun 19, 2025call me by your planet and i’ll call you by mine
ram<3Jun 14, 2025“okay, bye, i love you!” <3
suk - Jun 11, 2025
Pixar has made me cry over fish, toys, robots, an imaginary cotton candy elephant and now…. intergalactic slugs ✍️
cinemonikaJun 21, 2025weirdly the second movie this weekend about a father trying to make his son grow up too soon by turning him into a soldier when all he really wants is love
zoë rose bryantJun 16, 2025So many great squishy new friends
Patrick Willems
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- Clay Werner is "meh" onElio
6.4 - Cute and simple movie, but bottom tier for Pixar. I was excited for this when it was announced a couple years ago, but honestly almost completely forgot about it until it hit theaters. It’s been severely under-marketed & essentially going head to head against HTTYD is a brutal spot to be…
zxki likedElioI'm torn between whether it's love or like. I see so much of myself in Elio, not only in his love for outer space but also in his struggle with belonging and loneliness. No matter the demographic, you'll resonate just because nobody does relatability like Pixar. Although I do wish they explored the…
BUTTERS likedElioGood movie! Way better than the trash Pixar been crapping out lately. Super cute story but it wasn’t super different and the score was lacking, other than one particular part with dope beat. You’ll know when you hear it. Glordon made this movie
- Sabrina Bondi is "meh" onElio
The prologue is, without question, one of the best scenes in all of Pixar's filmography. However, I don't think the film is able to match that same level of electricity as it shifts into its fantastical adventures.
Cee lovedEliothe colors, the animation, the settings, the story, 10/10 i LOVED it! i went with my summer camp group and they all had such a blast. but as a adult who didn’t have friends growing up and always felt like i was in my parents way (they had me really late lol) i relate to elio a little more than i…
Matt White likedElioNot bad. Kid loved it.
- Jikitiz likedElio
Elio.
Dyl lovedElioNot a single idea from this movie, everything was taken from something else noticeably that being said it was still a good watch but it just felt like I was watching space lilo and stitch with watered down Luca animation, though this was still better than I expected 8/10
Jaxxx lovedElioI don’t even know where to start!! I got jump scared (literally screamed in a silent theatre), cried (more like sobbed😭), laughed… this movie is SO amazing and cute and I LOVE IT!! But I kinda miss the dumb love Disney musicals from how long I sobbed after this😭
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- JHJaiden Harris
God I love space and I love animation. If you like either you'll definitely love Elio. Even if you don't like either. You'll still love this movie.
SGSam GallowayI loved it. The story is great, the visuals are amazing, and it's just a really good and fun movie.
LWL. Ray Williams
Metacritic
Jun 20, 2025
There is enough of a sense of awe here, and enough scale, that it brightens up the big screen as it stares into the ebony black of space. And if one child is instilled with a sense of cosmic wonder and channels that into a career probing the mysteries and poetry of the night sky, then Elio will have truly reached the stars.
Richard Whittaker
Austin Chronicle
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.
Amy Amatangelo
Paste Magazine
Jun 20, 2025
Schmaltzy yet sincere, “Elio,” the latest from Pixar, is as predictable as they come but as tender as they can get.
Robert Daniels
RogerEbert.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Elio Early Access (2025) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG (Parental Guidance Suggested). It's generally considered a family-friendly movie.
What's Elio Early Access (2025) about?
On Wednesday, June 18th, fans can be among the first to see Disney and Pixar’s Elio by attending an Elio Early Access Screening. For centuries, people have called out to the universe looking for answers—in Disney and Pixar’s all-new feature film “Elio,” the universe calls back! The cosmic misadventure introduces Elio, a space fanatic with an active imagination and a huge alien obsession. So, when he’s beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with representatives from galaxies far and wide, Elio’s all in for the epic undertaking. Mistakenly identified as Earth’s leader, Elio 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.
Who's the cast of Elio Early Access (2025)?
- Yonas Kibreab as Elio Solís
- Zoe Saldaña as Aunt Olga
- Brad Garrett as Lord Grigon
- Jameela Jamil as Ambassador Questa
- Shirley Henderson as Ooooo
- Matthias Schweighöfer as Ambassador Tegmen
- Remy Edgerly as Glordon
Who's the director behind Elio Early Access (2025)?
Adrian Molina, Madeline Sharafian and Domee Shi directed Elio Early Access (2025).
Who produced Elio Early Access (2025)?
Mary Alice Drumm produced Elio Early Access (2025).
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