Pixar's 'Elio' starring Zoe Saldaña, Yonas Kibreab is an 'adventure': What to know
"Elio," Pixar's newest film, is out of this world.
At the world premiere in Hollywood on Tuesday, stars of the film, Yonas Kibreab and Academy Award winner Zoe Saldaña spoke to "Good Morning America" about the adventure that the film takes viewers on and what they hope audiences walk away with.
"If you're feeling grief or feeling alone at times just like Elio, I just want them to really understand that everything is gonna be OK and you'll get through it just like Elio does," said Kibreab, who voices Elio.
Here's everything to know about the new film.
What is 'Elio' about?
The film, which is directed by "Coco" filmmaker Adrian Molina and "Turning Red" filmmakers Madeline Sharafian and Domee Shi, follows Elio, a space fanatic with an active imagination and alien obsession who finds himself on a cosmic misadventure.
"When he's beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with representatives from galaxies far and wide, Elio's all in for the epic undertaking," according to a description for the film.
He is mistakenly identified as Earth's leader and he "must form new bonds with eccentric alien lifeforms, navigate a crisis of intergalactic proportions, and somehow discover who and where is truly meant to be," according to a film description.
"This film is ultimately a message of hope and it's a message of the fact that it's often the people you never imagine anything of who can do the things you could never imagine," said Jameela Jamil, who voices Ambassador Questa. "And I think that perfectly applies to Elio."
What has the cast said about the message behind 'Elio'?
The film, which also focuses on Elio's relationship with his guardian, Aunt Olga (Saldaña), puts a spotlight on families.
When asked what she wants parents to take away from this film, Saldaña said, "Olga says a very important line to Elio, and she says, 'I may not understand you, but I love you.' And I think that says a lot."
"Olga realizes that part of her relationship with Elio is about just loving him more than she can understand him and I think that's important," she added.
Who stars in 'Elio'?
In addition to Saldaña, Kibreab and Jamil, the star-studded cast includes Remy Edgerly, Brad Garrett, Young Dylan, Jake Getman, Matthias Schweighöfer, Ana de la Reguera, Atsuko Okatsuka, Naomi Watanabe and Brendan Hunt.
Garrett, who voices Lord Grigon in the film, said stepping into the world of Elio was "wonderful and exciting."
"It was the first time I ever played a villain," he said. "This is my fourth Pixar movie and the writing, the directing, of course, the animation -- it just looks amazing. I'm excited for people to see it."
When does 'Elio' arrive in theaters?
"Elio" arrives in theaters on June 20, 2025.
See the full trailer below.
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