A young boy named Elio, who is wearing an eye patch, green clothes, and a sparkling green cape, sits on the back of Glordon, a large, purple alien with a wide, toothy smile and multiple stubby legs. Elio is smiling wide and has one fist raised high. Elio and Glordon are surrounded by several bizarre and colorful alien creatures of various shapes.

Oscar-Nominated Elio Directors Reveal the Film’s Sci-Fi and Horror Inspirations, from John Carpenter to Steven Spielberg

Disney and Pixar’s Elio directors share how classic sci‑fi and horror films—from Spielberg’s E.T. and Close Encounters to John Carpenter’s The Thing—shaped the movie’s tone, world‑building, and emotional core. Learn how the Oscar‑nominated team blended nostalgia, suspense, and heartfelt storytelling to craft Elio’s cosmic adventure.

In an image from Disney and Pixar’s Elio, human Elio (left, voiced Yonas Kibreab) and alien Glordon (right, voiced by Remy Edgerly) are standing in the Communiverse, looking around in awe. Ooooo, a liquid supercomputer, is floating to the left of Elio, who is holding a drink with multiple straws and wearing an eyepatch. Both Elio and Glordon are smiling wide, and the scene around them is colorful and bright.

Disney and Pixar’s Elio Now Streaming on Disney+

Disney and Pixar’s Elio is now streaming on Disney+! Answer the call and visit the Communiverse in the latest from Pixar Animation Studios, featuring the voices of Yonas Kibreab, Zoe Saldaña, and Brad Garrett.

In a still from Disney and Pixar’s Elio, Elio (voiced by Yonas Kibreab), left, and Glordon (voiced by Remy Edgerly), right, are excitedly riding in a light blue cup-shaped vehicle through the Communiverse. They’re holding onto the vehicle for dear life. Elio has a patch over one eye and his mouth is open in a wide smile; Glordon’s tongue is sticking out of one side of his mouth.

Meet the Characters of Disney and Pixar’s Elio

In Disney and Pixar’s Elio, a space-obsessed boy is mistaken for Earth’s leader and thrust into an intergalactic adventure. Meet the characters of the Communiverse and discover what it means to truly belong.

D23 Exclusive: Elio Q&A with Zoe Saldaña

Zoe Saldaña talks grief, family, and the magic of Pixar’s Elio in this exclusive D23 interview ahead of the film’s June 20 debut.

Layout from The Art of Elio book featuring multicolored character sketches of the different types of aliens in Pixar’s Elio, set against a white background.

Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Look at The Art of Elio

Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at The Art of Elio, the latest in Pixar’s Art of series. Explore concept art, character design, and interviews that reveal the creative journey behind Pixar’s new film, Elio.