Year: 2025 (June)
Genre:
Anime / Adventure / Comedy
Director:
Adrian Molina
Stars:
America Ferrera, Yonas Kibreab, Jameela Jamil, Brad Garrett...
Storyline:
One boy. One mistake. One universe to figure it all out.
11-year-old Elio Solis is a shy, imaginative kid who often escapes into fantasy worlds — but when a galactic misunderstanding beams him into an alien summit as Earth’s official ambassador, his daydreams crash into cosmic reality.
Now surrounded by strange beings, stellar diplomacy, and universal expectations, Elio must quickly learn how to connect, communicate, and believe in himself — not because he’s the chosen one, but because he chooses to show up.
Through adventure, fear, friendship, and discovery, Elio embarks on a journey not just through the stars, but into his own heart.
In the galaxy’s eyes, he’s a leader.
In his own, he’s still figuring it out.
Similar movies to Elio
If you love animated coming-of-age tales with imagination and emotional depth, Elio feels right at home with:
Inside Out (2015) – Emotion meets identity
Wall-E (2008) – Space exploration with heart
Meet the Robinsons (2007) – Time travel, family, and self-worth
💡 Like these, Elio wraps cosmic stakes around emotional honesty, reminding audiences that courage isn’t the absence of fear — it’s making friends in a galaxy full of strangers.
📌 Final Thoughts
With Pixar’s signature charm, Adrian Molina’s heartfelt direction, and a visually rich cosmic palette, Elio is a whimsical, universal story about finding your voice — even when the universe is listening.
You don’t need to be brave to save the world.
You just need to be yourself.
Which of these films have you seen? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!