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Summary
- Elio, set for release on June 13, 2025, will feature Yonas Kibreab as the protagonist on an intergalactic adventure.
- Zoe Saldaña has been announced as a new addition to the cast, playing the role of Elio’s aunt, Olga Solis.
- A new image released at D23 showcases Elio riding a wave with an alien friend, promising a vibrant and exciting storyline.
Elio has enjoyed a groundbreaking set of announcements at Disney’s D23. The upcoming animated sci-fi movie will be released on June 13, 2025 and will star Yonas Kibreab as the titular Elio. With the young boy taken from his home and transported to space, he poses as the leader of the Earth during a trial that features numerous alien species. Initial reports included Kibreab, Jameela Jamil, and Brad Garrett as the main cast members, but another major star was announced at D23.
At the event, where Screen Rant was present, Pixar proudly announced that Zoe Saldaña has joined the cast. Saldaña will play Elio’s aunt, Olga Solis. Saldaña recently starred in Avatar: The Way of Water and in Marvel Studios’ hit Avengers: Endgame and has earned renown for her performances. Check out the Tweet below, which features an image taken during the announcement:
Saldaña’s casting was not the only reveal, however. During the same panel, Pixar showcased a new image from the movie, which features one of Elio’s adventures as the presumptive Ambassador of the Earth. Check it out below:
In the promotional image, Elio rides on a wave, while clinging to an alien friend and smiling as they rocket through space. It presents a vibrant scene, as both hold glasses filled with a substance filled with balls and tentacles. While it is unclear where they are going, Elio and the alien are enjoying themselves all the while.
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