In a scene from the movie Luca, Italian boys Alberto (left) and Luca (right) are sitting on wooden planks built in a tree. Both gaze up at the stars, their expressions filled with wonder. Alberto sports a yellow tunic top paired with brown cargo pants, while Luca wears a white checkered flannel top with blue streaks and blue Bermuda shorts. String lights gracefully drape across branches, casting a soft glow. The backdrop showcases a starry night sky overlooking the sea.

QUIZ: Are You a Portorosso Pro? Take Our Luca Quiz

By Cecilia Sarantopoulos

Gelato, pasta, and endless scooter rides: what’s not to love about Pixar’s Luca? The 2021 Pixar Animation Studios film, making its theatrical debut on March 22, is a heartwarming coming-of-age story about two young sea monsters who magically appear as human boys when they leave their underwater Mediterranean home and hang out in a scenic small town on the Italian coast. As Luca and Alberto learn about human society, they’re at constant risk of their secret identities being discovered. It’s a story brimming with valuable lessons about friendship, family, and self-acceptance—all set against the backdrop of the stunning Italian Riviera.

According to Luca director Enrico Casarosa, sea monsters are a metaphor for:(Required)
How many scales does sea monster Luca have on his body?(Required)
Jack Dylan Grazer, who voices Alberto, recorded every single line of dialogue inside:(Required)
One of Luca’s chores on his underwater family farm is herding fish. What type of fish are they?(Required)
Simulation supervisor Henry Garcia called the front part of Luca’s hair:(Required)
Who is Alberto inspired by and named for?(Required)
Throughout the movie, Alberto and Luca often say “Silenzio, Bruno!” Why?(Required)
Emma Berman, who voices Giulia Marcovaldo, related with her character’s:(Required)
Filmmakers were inspired by these two animals to showcase the incredible transformation from sea monster to human and back again in a fun and organic way:(Required)
According to screenwriter Mike Jones, what do Vespas symbolize for Luca and Alberto?(Required)