New Pixar Trailer: Elio (2025)
- Thread starter playahaitian
- Start date
This was very good.
Clones, a mystery voice, a lizard, and beavers: 'Elio' ending and post-credits scenes explained
Pixar's 'Elio' features two multiple post-credits sequences, including one that teases the studio's next film. Here's your guide to the post-credits scenes in 'Elio.'
'Elio' cast: See who's behind the voices bringing Pixar's heartwarming sci-fi adventure to life
'Elio,' Pixar's newest sci-fi adventure, is winning over critics and audiences with its heartfelt story and talented voice cast. Meet the performers bringing the film's strange, adorable ensemble to life.
Elio
Yonas Kibreab, Zoe Saldaña, and Brad Garrett lead an adorable cast of curious humans and gelatinous aliens.By
Allison DeGrushe
Published on June 20, 2025 11:30AM EDT
Comments
Elio Solis and OOOOO in 'Elio'.Credit:
disney/pixar
- Yonas Kibreab leads Pixar's Elio as a lonely 11-year-old boy abducted by aliens and mistaken for Earth's ambassador.
- Zoe Saldaña, Brad Garrett, and Jameela Jamil round out a supporting cast filled with humans and non-humans.
- Elio swoops into theaters on June 20, 2025.
The animated feature follows Elio Solis, an 11-year-old space enthusiast who unwittingly becomes Earth's first intergalactic ambassador after being abducted by aliens and whisked to the mysterious Communiverse.
According to the official synopsis, Elio's adventure will force him to "form new bonds with eccentric alien lifeforms, navigate a crisis of intergalactic proportions, and somehow discover who and where he is truly meant to be."
Elio is already receiving positive reviews from both critics and audiences, who have praised the movie for its heart, themes, and cosmic visuals. The film's voice cast is equally special, featuring a mix of established stars and rising talents, including Yonas Kibreab, Oscar winner Zoe Saldaña, and gravel-voiced Brad Garrett.
Below, we've rounded up the full cast list. Read on to find out who voices which character in Elio and where you may have seen (or heard) them before.
01of 11
Yonas Kibreab as Elio Solis
Yonas Kibreab attends the premiere of 'Elio' at El Capitan Theatre on June 10, 2025, in Los Angeles; Elio Solis in 'Elio'.
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic; disney/pixar
Leading the charge is Yonas Kibreab, a talented teenage actor best known for his roles on Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022), Sweet Tooth (2023), and Pretty Freekin Scary (2023).
Kibreab is no stranger to voice acting, with credits on Blaze and the Monster Machines (2022–2024), Merry Little Batman (2023), Firebuds (2023–2024), and Pupstruction (2023–2025).
Next up for the young star is the musical Reimagined, where he'll star alongside Joel McHale and Paula Patton.
Pixar gives first look at surprising new villain in 'Toy Story 5'
The 17 best Pixar movies, ranked from good to great
Kibreab lends his voice to the title role in Elio, playing a socially awkward 11-year-old boy who gets mistaken for Earth's ambassador after being abducted by aliens.
The actor previously told Moviefone that he can relate to his character Elio "in a lot of ways," explaining, "I feel like he's such a quirky kid. He doesn't care about what people think, and he's not afraid to be himself. I think that's something that I must really channel, just like Elio. He's taught me to always be myself, the best self I can be."
02of 11
Zoe Saldaña as Olga Solis
Zoe Saldaña attends the 82nd annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on Jan. 05, 2025; Olga Solis in 'Elio'.
Amy Sussman/Getty; Disney/Pixar
Zoe Saldaña is no stranger to sci-fi blockbusters, having emerged as one of the genre's most bankable stars with leading roles in Avatar (2009), Avatar: The Way of Water (2022), and Avengers: Endgame (2019), the three highest-grossing films of all time.
In 2024, Saldaña received widespread critical acclaim for her performance as Rita Mora Castro in the musical crime drama Emilia Pérez, sweeping awards season and taking home the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
She currently stars as CIA officer Joe McNamara in the Paramount+ spy series Lioness (2023–present). Next up, fans can catch her reprising her role as Neytiri in Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) and the franchise's untitled fourth film, currently slated for 2029.
Saldaña lends her voice to Olga, Elio's aunt and the head of a classified military project.
According to co-director Madeline Sharafian, Saldaña was instrumental in bringing Olga to life as the "rich, juicy character" the team had originally envisioned.
"She brought so much nuance to this character, which I feel like is a bit of a tricky character," she told Entertainment Weekly. "People don't always like seeing non-perfect parental figures on screen, but she did this incredible job of threading the needle of vulnerability. You can tell she cares at her core, but she's not perfect when you first meet her."
03of 11
Remy Edgerly as Glordon
Remy Edgerly attends the premiere of 'Elio' at El Capitan Theatre on June 10, 2025, in Los Angeles; Glordon in 'Elio'.
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagi; Disney/Pixar
Child star Remy Edgerly is making a name for himself in the world of voice acting, following in the footsteps of his father, Chris Edgerly (The Simpsons, DreamWorks Dragons).
Despite his young age, Remy already has some impressive credits under his belt, including roles in video games, series, and films such as Kingdom Hearts III (2019), Sing 2 (2021), T.O.T.S. (2019–2022), and Pretzel and the Puppies (2022–2023).
In Elio, Edgerly voices Glordon, a lovable, worm-like alien who forms an instant friendship with Elio.
04of 11
Brad Garrett as Lord Grigon
Brad Garrett attends the UK Gala screening of 'Elio' at The Vue Leicester Square on June 15, 2025, in London; Lord Grigon in 'Elio'.
Kate Green/Getty; Disney/Pixar
Three-time Emmy winner Brad Garrett is practically Pixar royalty at this point, seeing as Elio marks his fifth collaboration with the animation studio. The actor previously delivered his deep, unmistakable grumble in A Bug's Life (1998), Finding Nemo (2004), Ratatouille (2007), and Finding Dory (2016).
Garrett first rose to fame as a stand-up comedian before landing his breakout role as Robert Barone on beloved sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond (1996–2005). Since then, he's continued to pop up in both comedic and dramatic roles, with credits that include 'Til Death (2006–2010), Fargo (2015), Single Parents (2018–2020), High Desert (2023), and Saturday Night (2024).
As of 2025, he's still active in the stand-up scene, regularly performing at his own venue, Brad Garrett's Comedy Club, in Las Vegas.
Garrett voices the antagonist Lord Grigon, a hulking alien warlord and ambassador who is Glordon's father.
At the world premiere of Elio, the actor described his character as "a villain with quite a few issues — like most villains."
He added, "I think what we learn about Grigon is that being a father is a lot more important than he may [have] thought, and maybe he wants to be a better father."
05of 11
Jameela Jamil as Questa
Jameela Jamil attends the UK Gala screening of 'Elio' at The Vue Leicester Square on June 15, 2025, in London; Questa in 'Elio'.
Tim P. Whitby/Getty; Disney/Pixar
Actress, activist, and Gossip Girl punchline Jameela Jamil will always be remembered as the effortlessly glamorous Tahani Al-Jamil on NBC's The Good Place (2016–2020), a role that catapulted her to new heights of fame.
She's since leveraged her star power and taken on a range of projects, lending her voice to animated hits like Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous (2020–2022), DC League of Super-Pets (2022), and Star Trek: Prodigy (2021–2024). On the live-action side, she's appeared in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (2022), Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin (2022), and Poker Face (2023).
Jamil's upcoming slate is packed, with roles in A Merry Little Ex-Mas (2025), Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie (2026), and Netflix's upcoming adaptation of People We Meet on Vacation, based on the bestselling novel by Emily Henry.
Beyond acting, Jamil continues to use her platform as a host and outspoken activist, championing issues around body image, mental health, and inclusivity.
In Elio, Jamil voices Questa, an alien ambassador with elegance and bite. During a June 16 appearance on the British talk show This Morning, Jamil described Questa as someone who "leads with such dignity and strength," but added that she loves the fact that her character is also "a bit cheeky" and "really nosy."
She later admitted she relates to the ambassador's nurturing spirit of "wanting to boost others along" and "encourage other people to fulfill their potential."
06of 11
Shirley Henderson as OOOOO
Shirley Henderson attends the UK Gala screening of 'Elio' at The Vue Leicester Square on June 15, 2025, in London; OOOOO in 'Elio'.
Kate Green/Getty; Disney/Pixar
Award-winning actress Shirley Henderson has appeared in a diverse range of projects over the last several decades, including Trainspotting (1996) and its 2017 sequel, Topsy-Turvy (1999), and the beloved Bridget Jones film series (2001–2025).
For many, she'll forever be known as the flirty Moaning Myrtle in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) and The Goblet of Fire (2005).
On television, Henderson has shown her range with standout roles in The Way We Live Now (2001), Southcliffe (2013), Happy Valley (2016), and most recently, Netflix's crime thriller Dept. Q (2025).
Now, Henderson takes a quirky turn as the voice of OOOOO in Elio, a small but mighty gelatinous supercomputer.
Described by animation supervisor Travis Hathaway to IndieWire as "a Swiss Army knife made of droplets moving in space with moving circuitry inside her," OOOOO can transform into a screen, a record player, a projector, or even "a pen for Elio to write with."
07of 11
Matthias Schweighöfer as Tegmen
Matthias Schweighöfer attends the 'Amrum' photocall at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 16, 2025; Tegmen in 'Elio'.
Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty; Disney/Pixar
German actor and filmmaker Matthias Schweighöfer has been steadily rising in Hollywood over the years. American audiences probably recognize him best from Valkyrie (2008) and Zack Snyder's zombie heist film Army of the Dead (2021). Schweighöfer returned to the franchise in Army of Thieves (2021), a prequel he also directed.
In 2023, he briefly appeared as German theoretical physicist Werner Heisenberg in Christopher Nolan's Oscar-winning biographical thriller, Oppenheimer.
Looking ahead, the actor stars in the German historical drama Amrum, which premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival and is set to hit German theaters on Sept. 25.
In Elio, Schweighöfer voices Tegmen, an alien ambassador.
08of 11
Brandon Moon as Helix
Brandon Moon attends the premiere of 'Elio' at El Capitan Theatre on June 10, 2025, in Los Angeles; Helix in 'Elio'.
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic; Disney/Pixar
Brandon Moon is a rising star with just a handful of credits so far. Before lending his voice to Elio, he starred in Swamper (2021) and Virtual Battles (2023).
Moon lends his voice to Helix, an alien ambassador, but he's also a presence behind the scenes, having served as a storyboard artist on Elio.
09of 11
Naomi Watanabe as Auva
Naomi Watanabe attends the premiere of 'Elio' at El Capitan Theatre on June 10, 2025, in Los Angeles; Auva in 'Elio'.
LISA O'CONNOR / AFP; Disney/Pixar
Japanese comedian, actress, and fashion designer Naomi Watanabe first burst into the spotlight with her spot-on celebrity impersonations, most famously, Beyoncé, which earned her the nickname "the Japanese Beyoncé."
Since then, she's taken her talents in all kinds of directions, singing on the remix of Doja Cat's hit "Kiss Me More," starring in Japanese films like The Untold Tale of the Three Kingdoms (2020) and Omusubi (2025), and building a voice-acting résumé with roles in Sazae-san (2007), Sailor Moon Eternal (2021), and Deemo: Memorial Keys (2022).
In Elio, Watanabe voices Auva, an alien ambassador. It's her first English-language voice role. Watanabe's voice, per co-director Sharafiani, "captured the curiosity and sweetness of Auva perfectly."
10of 11
Ana de la Reguera as Turais
Ana de la Reguera attends the closing ceremony of 40th Guadalajara International Film Festival on June 14, 2025; Turais in 'Elio'.
Medios y Media/Getty; Disney/Pixar
Mexican superstar Ana de la Reguera has done it all, from stealing scenes in telenovelas like Por tí (2002) to lighting up the big screen in Hollywood flicks such as Nacho Libre (2006), Cowboys & Aliens (2011), Everything, Everything (2017), and Army of the Dead (2021).
You may also recognize her from Eastbound & Down (2010), Power (2017–2019), and Goliath (2018–2021).
In Elio, de la Reguera lends her voice to Turais, an alien ambassador.
11of 11
Anissa Borrego as Mira
Anissa Borrego attends the premiere of 'Elio' at El Capitan Theatre on June 10, 2025, in Los Angeles; Mira in 'Elio'.
LISA O'CONNOR/AFP via Getty; Disney/Pixar
Since her onscreen debut on Dropout in 2014, Anissa Borrego has been hustling. From playing Peri on Henry Danger (2019–2020) to stepping into the spotlight as Ashley on NBC's This Is Us (2022), Borrego has proven she has the drive to shine in high-profile roles.
Borrego voices Mira, an alien ambassador.
Box Office: ’28 Years Later’ Chomps on $14 Million Opening Day; ‘Elio’ Facing Pixar’s Lowest Debut Ever as ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Rules Again
'28 Years Later' got off to a solid start at the box office, while 'Elio' is in danger of a record low opening for Pixar.
variety.com
Box Office: ’28 Years Later’ Debuts to $5.8 Million, ‘Elio’ Flies to $3 Million in Thursday Previews
'28 Years Later' opened to $5.8 Million and Pixar's 'Elio' grossed $3 million in Thursday previews.
variety.com
Box Office: ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Rules Again as ‘Elio’ Heads for Lowest Opening in Pixar History
'Elio' looks to debut in third place behind the live-action 'Dragon' pic and Danny Boyle's zombie sequel '28 Years Later,' which is opening in second place with a solid $30 million or more.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
Last edited:
How ‘Elio’ Pays Homage to Classic Sci-Fi Films Like ‘The Thing,’ ‘Close Encounters’ and ‘Alien’
Pixar's "Elio" weaves in references to classic sci-fi films like "The Thing" and "Alien."
variety.com
Box Office: ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Rules Again as ‘Elio’ Heads for Lowest Opening in Pixar History
'Elio' looks to debut in third place behind the live-action 'Dragon' pic and Danny Boyle's zombie sequel '28 Years Later,' which is opening in second place with a solid $30 million or more.BY PAMELA MCCLINTOCK
Plus Icon
JUNE 21, 2025 9:17AM
Pixar's 'Elio.' DISNEY/PIXAR
Ouch.
Universal’s live-action How to Train Your Dragon will have no trouble staying No. 1 in its second weekend with an estimated $35.7 million despite the entry of the zombie sequel 28 Years Later and the animated Elio — which is headed for the lowest opening in the history of Pixar amid a crowded marketplace for family fare.
Danny Boyle’s zombie sequel, from Sony, topped Friday’s chart with $14 million, including $5.8 million in Thursday previews, but will be overtaken by How to Train Your Dragon, from the Universal-owned DreamWorks Animation, sometime on Saturday.
Related Stories
MOVIES
Danny Boyle Says He Couldn't Make 'Slumdog Millionaire' Today
28 Years Later will still mark the biggest opening of Boyle’s career and reunites the filmmaker with writer Alex Garland 25 years after 28 Days hit the big screen and became a cult classic. Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jack O’Connell, Alfie Williams and Ralph Fiennes star in what’s the first installment in a planned trilogy.
Reviewers have widely embraced the R-rated title, but actual moviegoers are somewhat less enthusiastic; its current audience score on Rotten Tomatoes is 67 percent, compared to a 90 percent critics’ score. At the same time, it’s garnering decent exit scores from leading exit-polling service PostTrak. And it earned a B CinemaScore, which is like an A grade when it comes to horror fare.
Facing fierce competition from How to Train Your Dragon and fellow Disney release Lilo & Stitch, Elio took in $9 million on Friday for a projected third-place domestic opening in the $20 million to $22 million range. Elio — an original film about a young boy whose wish to travel to outer space and interact with aliens comes true — was expected to open to at least $30 million domestically.
ADVERTISEMENT
But with interest stalling in recent days, Disney insiders lowered their projections to $20 million to $25 million as Pixar braced for the worst 3-day opening in its history behind Elemental ($29.6 million) in June 2023 and its very first film, 1995’s Toy Story ($29.1 million), not adjusted for inflation. Toy Story opened over Thanksgiving and amassed $39 million over the long five-day holiday weekend.In 2023, Elemental‘s opening was called nothing short of a debacle, yet it turned into a sleeper hit on its way to earning nearly $500 million globally. Pixar and parent company Disney, are confident that Elio will have the same sort of staying power throughout the summer when kids are sprung from school. So far, Elio is graced with a better critics score on Rotten Tomatoes than Elemental, as well as glowing PostTrak exit results and an A CinemaScore, including an A+ from kids.
Pixar has been struggling to find its footing in a world where original animated stories don’t open to the heights they once did — think north of $70 million — in the post-pandemic world. And during the pandemic years, then-Disney CEO Bob Chapek decided to send three Pixar titles straight to Disney+ domestically, including Turning Red, Luca and the Oscar-winning Soul, a decision rivals said taught families to wait to watch a film at home. (All three were considered streaming hits.)
But Pixar and Disney reversed course and are once again committed to telling original theatrical stories, mixed in with known IP, such as last year’s blockbuster and record-shattering Inside Out 2, the top-grossing pic of 2024, the top ever title for Pixar and the top animated movie of all time with more than $1.69 billion in worldwide ticket sales, not adjusted for inflation. (As fate would have it, Inside Out 2 opened on the same June weekend a year ago.)
The live-action Lilo & Stitch remains a force to be reckoned with in its fifth weekend, and could earn as much as $9 million to $10 million domestically for a fourth-place finish. Also, now in its fifth weekend, Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning continues to show staying power and is expected to round out the top five with $7 million.
A24’s specialty romantic drama Materialists continues to do well, and is expected come in sixth domestically with an estimated $5.5 million to $6 million.
Numbers will be updated Sunday morning.
ain't this the same movie?
alienated kids with no befriending aliens and shit.
Last edited:
Inside ‘Elio’s’ “Catastrophic” Path: America Ferrera’s Exit, Director Change and Erasure of Queer Themes
Creatives at Pixar who saw the original director's previous cut of 'Elio' tell THR about the movie's challenging production process: "'Elio' just [became] about totally nothing."
www.hollywoodreporter.com
@raze
@largebillsonlyplease
