Elio (2025)

Released: 2025-06-18 Recommended age: 8+ IMDb 6.7
Elio

Movie details

  • Genres: Family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation, Science Fiction
  • Director: Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi
  • Main cast: Yonas Kibreab, Remy Edgerly, Zoe Saldaña, Brad Garrett, Brandon Moon
  • Country / region: United States of America
  • Original language: en
  • Premiere: 2025-06-18

Story overview

Elio is an imaginative space enthusiast who embarks on an unexpected cosmic journey. During his adventure, he encounters various alien beings and forms new friendships while facing an intergalactic crisis. Through these experiences, Elio learns about himself and discovers his true purpose in the universe.

Parent Guide

A family-friendly animated adventure with positive messages about friendship and self-discovery, featuring imaginative space exploration and alien encounters.

Content breakdown

Violence & peril
Mild

Some moments of peril during the intergalactic crisis, but no graphic violence. Typical animated adventure tension.

Scary / disturbing
Mild

Eccentric alien designs and space adventure situations might be slightly intense for very young children.

Language
None

No offensive language expected in this family film.

Sexual content & nudity
None

No sexual content or nudity in this animated family film.

Substance use
None

No substance use depicted.

Emotional intensity
Mild

Mild emotional moments related to self-discovery and friendship, with generally positive resolution.

Parent tips

This animated family adventure features imaginative space exploration and alien encounters that are generally lighthearted and comedic. The PG rating suggests some mild elements that may require parental guidance, such as moments of peril during the intergalactic crisis or potentially intense scenes with eccentric alien characters. The film's themes of self-discovery, friendship, and problem-solving provide positive messages for young viewers.

Parent chat guide

Before watching, discuss with your child what they know about space and aliens, and explain that this is a fictional adventure story. During the movie, you might point out how Elio uses his imagination and makes new friends. After viewing, talk about the film's messages about being yourself and working together to solve problems, and ask what your child found most interesting about the space adventure.

Parent follow-up questions

  • What was your favorite alien in the movie?
  • How did Elio feel when he went to space?
  • What would you do if you met a friendly alien?
  • What did Elio learn about himself during his adventure?
  • How did the aliens help Elio solve problems?
  • What would you pack for a space adventure?
  • What does this movie say about using your imagination?
  • How did Elio's relationships with the aliens change throughout the story?
  • What qualities make someone a good friend, even to aliens?
  • How does the film explore themes of identity and self-discovery?
  • What might the intergalactic crisis represent in real-life terms?
  • How does the movie balance comedy with more serious themes?

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