Overview
- Universal and Illumination revealed the project at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on Monday, June 22, 2026, with a first poster and official synopsis.
- Timothée Chalamet will voice Joe, an introverted rocket mechanic, and Selena Gomez will voice Fran, an astro‑botanist building a plant‑fueled rocket, according to the studio announcement.
- A supporting cast including Rob Brydon, Diane Morgan, Jamie Demetriou, Brett Goldstein, Allison Janney and Lamorne Morris was confirmed and three co‑directors from Illumination were named.
- The film is produced by Illumination founder Chris Meledandri with executive producers Joy Poirel, Richard Curtis and David Distenfeld and is scheduled for wide theatrical release on April 16, 2027.
- Illumination positions Not Alone as a star‑driven, family event film that blends eco‑technology and romantic comedy, and further production updates and marketing materials are expected as the project moves through preproduction.