Elio
“They asked for our leader. They got... him.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
"Going to the Movies" Special LookOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-06-03
Top Cast
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Yonas Kibreab
Elio / Other Elio (voice)
Remy Edgerly
Glordon (voice)
Zoe Saldaña
Olga Solís (voice)
Brad Garrett
Lord Grigon (voice)
Brandon Moon
Ambassador Helix (voice)
Jameela Jamil
Ambassador Questa (voice)
Young Dylan
Bryce (voice)
Jake T. Getman
Caleb (voice)
Matthias Schweighöfer
Ambassador Tegmen (voice)
Ana de la Reguera
Ambassador Turais (voice)
Atsuko Okatsuka
Ambassador Naos (voice)
Shirley Henderson
Ooooo (voice)
Naomi Watanabe
Ambassador Auva (voice)
Brendan Hunt
Gunther Melmac (voice)
Anissa Borrego
Ambassador Mira (voice)
Shelby Young
Diplo Ship (voice)
Bob Peterson
Universal Users Manual (voice)
Kate Mulgrew
Museum Exhibit Narrator (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 60 DaysShanghai
Festival / Special Debut
June 20, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 19, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
September 9, 2025
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$150M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$154.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.03x
+$4.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi, Adrian Molina
- Screenplay & Story
- Julia Cho, Mark Hammer, Mike Jones
- Original Score
- Rob Simonsen
- Original Title
- Elio
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $150M
- Worldwide Gross
- $154.3M
- Production Studios
- Pixar
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi, Adrian Molina
Julia Cho, Mark Hammer, Mike Jones, James S. Baker, Brian Larsen, Adrian Molina, Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi, Tony Rosenast, Rejean Bourdages, Brandon Moon, Mitra Shahidi, Michael Wu, Steph Waldo, Yon Hui Lee, Adam Campbell, Bill Presing, Dan Park, Dean Kelly, Zilai Feng, Esteban Bravo, Jeff Call, Michael Daley, Paula Assadourian, Hyein Park, Derek Thompson, Alexander Pimwong, Rosana Sullivan, Le Tang, Margaret Spencer, Anna Benedict
Rob Simonsen
Matt Aspbury, Danielle Feinberg
Anna Wolitzky, Steve Bloom
Pete Docter, Mary Alice Drumm, Lindsey Collins
Department Leadership Roster
Matt Aspbury
Director of Photography
Anna Wolitzky
Editor
Rob Simonsen
Original Music Composer
Danielle Feinberg
Director of Photography
Mary Alice Drumm
Producer
Harley Jessup
Production Design
Madeline Sharafian
Director
Domee Shi
Director
Claudia Chung Sanii
Visual Effects Supervisor
Julia Cho
Screenplay
Mark Hammer
Screenplay
Mike Jones
Screenplay
Steve Bloom
Editor
Adrian Molina
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
General — Suitable for all ages.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Threat • Stressful Scenes
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Elio
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Elio about?
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.
Who directed Elio?
Elio was directed by Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi, Adrian Molina.
Who stars in Elio?
The principal cast of Elio includes Yonas Kibreab, Remy Edgerly, Zoe Saldaña, Brad Garrett, Brandon Moon.
When was Elio released and how long is it?
Elio was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of Elio?
Elio had a reported production budget of $150M and grossed $154.3M at the worldwide box office (1.03 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Elio?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Elio was composed by Rob Simonsen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Elio?
Elio holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).