Into The Intergalactic! Disney and Pixar’s Elio: Characters & Plot

A cosmic coming-of-age story about friendship, identity, and finding home

11-year-old Elio dreams of making contact with extraterrestrials and gets more than he bargained for when the Communiverse mistakes him for Earth’s leader. With its cosmic setting and coming-of-age story, the movie has a natural place among the science-fiction movies and shows on Disney+. Here’s what to know about the plot, voice cast, and key characters.

Disney and Pixar’s Elio

Released on Disney+ September 17, 2025.

For centuries, people have called out to the universe looking for answers. In this fun-filled, action-packed movie from Disney and Pixar, 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 life-forms, navigate a crisis of intergalactic proportions, and somehow discover who and where he is truly meant to be.

Elio was nominated for Best Animated Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards®.

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What’s the plot of Elio?

The titular character Elio, an 11-year-old space fanatic, is misidentified as an ambassador for Earth and is transported to the Communiverse, where he must navigate a galaxy-wide misunderstanding and discover where he truly belongs.

Who’s in the voice cast of Elio?

The voice cast features Yonas Kibreab, Zoe Saldaña, Remy Edgerly, Brad Garrett, Jameela Jamil, and Shirley Henderson in starring roles.

Who are the key characters in Elio?

Elio Solís (Yonas Kibreab) is the movie's protagonist who lives with his Aunt Olga (Zoe Saldaña), a Major in the Air Force, who gave up her dreams to raise her nephew. The colorful lineup of extraterrestrials Elio encounters includes Glordon (Remy Edgerly), Lord Grigon (Brad Garrett), Ambassador Questa (Jameela Jamil), and Ooooo (Shirley Henderson).

Ready for launch?

Elio adds a heartfelt interstellar adventure to Pixar’s feature-film legacy and reminds you that belonging can be found close to home without any interplanetary travel. Add the movie to your Watchlist for a cosmic journey the whole family can enjoy.