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.

Bonus Features*

• Inside the Communiverse: The World and Characters of Elio – Launch behind the scenes with the cast and crew to get an in-depth look at the design and development of our meteoric main characters, as well as the making of all the celestial environments that make up Elio‘s universe.
• Out of This World: An Astro Q&A – Calling all space enthusiasts! Voice actors Yonas Kibreab (Elio) and Remy Edgerly (Glordon) meet with a real-life astronaut to discuss space travel, possible alien life on other planets, and why it’s important to study space.
• Astronomic Art Class: Ooooo and Glordon – Join Nicolle Castro, the lead story artist, as she shares her role on the film and guides viewers through drawing a couple of the film’s interstellar characters, Ooooo and Glordon.
• Extraterrestrial Easter Eggs and Fun Facts – Uncover the references and characters from some of your favorite Pixar films hidden throughout Elio, along with other fun facts.
• Galactic Gag Reel – Discover the fun inside the recording booth with the starry voice actors from Disney and Pixar’s Elio as they bring their characters to life with some entertaining laughs.
• Deleted Scenes – Check out the scenes that didn’t make the final cut:
  • Bike Chase
  • Garden Party  
  • Carver Legend
  • Questa’s Second Test
  • Home Visit

*Bonus features may vary by product and retailer

Review

Watching Elio felt like stepping into a colorful daydream that balanced both silliness and heart. From the opening scene, I found myself grinning at Elio’s boundless imagination, and by the time he was mistaken for Earth’s leader, I was hooked. The mix of quirky alien characters and big cosmic adventure reminded me of the kind of movies that first made me fall in love with Pixar.

What stood out most for me was the emotional core. Beneath the laughs and space antics, Elio captured something deeply familiar—the feeling of not quite fitting in and longing to find your place. I caught myself reflecting on those moments in my own childhood, which made the film resonate even more.

The pacing wasn’t perfect, but the visuals were stunning, the humor genuine, and the message uplifting. Elio may not top Pixar’s greatest hits, but it left me smiling and hopeful.