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Pixar Unveils Vibrant Final Trailer for ‘Elio’ Ahead of June 20 Release

Drawing on Spielbergian influences, the trailer showcases a lonely boy’s search for identity among aliens.

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Overview

  • Pixar dropped the fourth and final trailer for Elio on May 27, unveiling richly detailed alien environments and character designs.
  • The preview follows 11-year-old Elio Solis, who dreams of fitting in on Earth and is mistaken for the Communiverse’s ambassador.
  • Directors Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi and Adrian Molina infused the film with homages to classics spanning E.T. to Alien and The Thing.
  • The creative team applied anamorphic lens techniques and atmospheric lighting to give the animation a cinematic scope.
  • Voiced by Yonas Kibreab, Elio is set to hit theaters on June 20, 2025, positioning Pixar’s new original as the summer’s opening contender.