This summer, Disney is releasing a new original animated film from Pixar called “Elio” which tells the story of an 11-year-old whose biggest wish is to get abducted by aliens, as well as his Aunt Olga and Glordon, Elio’s unexpected first friend who happens to be an alien. In this big-screen adventure, Elio will travel millions of miles across the universe encountering a host of out-of-this world creatures who just might help him figure out exactly where he belongs.

For centuries, people have called out to the universe looking for answers—in Disney and Pixar’s all-new feature film “Elio,” the universe calls back! The cosmic misadventure introduces Elio, a space fanatic with an active imagination and a huge alien obsession. So, 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. Mistakenly identified as Earth’s leader, Elio must 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.

The film stars Yonas Kibreab, Remy Edgerly and Zoe Saldaña, along with Brad Garrett, Jameela Jamil and Shirley Henderson.

Directed by Madeline Sharafian (“Burrow” Sparkshort), Domee Shi (“Bao” short, “Turning Red”) and Adrian Molina (co-screenwriter/co-director of “Coco”), and produced by Mary Alice Drumm (associate producer of “Coco”).

When Is “Elio” Released?

“Elio” is being released exclusively in cinemas first on June 20th, 2025.

When Will “Elio” Be On Disney+?

Currently, no official Disney+ release date has yet been announced.

As with other major movie releases from Disney, we should expect “Elio” to be available in cinemas for a couple of months before it is released on digital platforms to purchase and rent. 

Based on previous releases, new Disney movies generally don’t arrive on Disney+ until about 100 days after their initial theatrical release. So, it’s unlikely we will see “Elio” arrive on Disney+ until the end of September, possibly early October, especially if the film turns out to be a big hit with families over the summer holidays.

What Time Will “Elio” Be Released On Disney+

Disney+ updates daily at the following times:

• Pacific Time: 00:00 AM / Midnight
• Eastern Time: 03:00 AM
• UK: 08:00 AM
• Sydney, Australia – 19:00 PM

Sometimes, films can arrive a few minutes later as the servers update. The Disney+ front page usually updates about an hour later.

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Roger Palmer

Roger has been a Disney fan since he was a kid and this interest has grown over the years. He has visited Disney Parks around the globe and has a vast collection of Disney movies and collectibles. He is the owner of What's On Disney Plus & DisKingdom. Email: Roger@WhatsOnDisneyPlus.com Twitter: Twitter.com/RogPalmerUK Facebook: Facebook.com/rogpalmeruk

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