Overview

• The film follows 11-year-old Elio, an orphan who is beamed into the Communiverse after aliens mistake him for Earth’s leader.
• Reviewers praise the movie’s imaginative alien worlds and stunning visuals that showcase Pixar’s animation expertise.
• Elio’s friendship with Glordon, the neglected son of warmongering Lord Grigon, anchors the story’s exploration of loneliness, identity and belonging.
• Some critics commend its heartfelt moments; others criticize its narrative for echoing previous Pixar titles like Coco and Luca.
• Directed by Domee Shi, Madeline Sharafian and Adrian Molina, Elio opens in theaters on June 20 with voices from Yonas Kibreab, Zoe Saldaña and Brad Garrett.