After dominating the summer 2024 box office withInside Out 2, Pixar returns with its latest space adventure,Elio. Since 1995,Pixar has won over the hearts of audienceswith its beautiful animated stories that create emotion and spark inspiration. The studio thrives with its original storytelling, but has succeeded with several sequels that performed well at the box office. While many are waiting forupcoming sequels likeThe Incredibles 3andToy Story 5, Pixar’s latest film,Elio, looks like a worthwhile journey with a charming lead character.
The movie follows Elio Solis, an 11-year-old boy who is called up to the Communiverse by aliens after mistakenly being identified as the Earth’s ambassador. Yonas Kibreab lends his voice to the titular role, and is joined by an all-star cast that includes Zoe Saldaña, Brad Garrett, Jameela Jamil, and Matthias Schweighöfer. The film is directed by a veteran Pixar duo, including Madeline Sherafian (Burrow), and Domee Shi (Turning Red). Here’s what you need to know aboutElio’s showtimes and streaming schedule.
Elio Releases In Theaters On July 26, 2025
Pixar is committed to releasing its films in theaters first
Between 2020-2022, Pixar released three of its films direct to Disney+:Soul,Luca, andTurning Red. However,that changed with 2022’sLightyear, releasing exclusively in theaters before hitting VOD and streaming at a later date, and each Pixar film since then has followed a similar strategy.Eliodebuts in theaters on July 06, 2025, a family-friendly counterpart to28 Years Later, which releases on the same day. The film is rated PG, and will be available in standard or 3-D formats.
Find Showtimes For Elio
Showtimes for Elio start on June 20 (or June 19 in certain locations), and can be found in the links below:
When Will Elio Release On Streaming?
Pixar films land on Disney+ after a few months
Since Pixar is a Disney brand, it’s guaranteed that Disney+ will beElio’s streaming home. However, it likely won’t be available to stream for a few months. Disney films don’t have an exact timeline for when they land on the service, but it’s usually around 2-3 months, meaningElioshould land on Disney+ sometime in September. One factor that could affect Elio’s timeline is its box office. If it performs well, Disney may keep it in theaters longer, delaying its release on Disney+.
For example,Inside Out 2was released on July 03, 2025, and didn’t hit Disney+ until Sept. 25, 2024. However, 2025’sSnow Whitepremiered on March 21 and landed on Disney+ on June 11, less than three months after its release.Snow Whiteflopped at the box office, leading to a shorter run thanInside Out 2. Reports suggest Elio is expected to gross $35-$45 million in its opening weekend, one of Pixar’s lower openings. If it doesn’t have great legs at the box office, Disney could cut its theatrical run short and put it on Disney+ earlier than expected.
When Will Elio Release On Digital?
Elio may not be available at home until August
Normally, Disney waits about two months before making its films available to purchase at home.Moana 2,Snow White, andMufasa: The Lion Kingreceived digital releases about two months after they premiered in theaters. Based on that model,Elioshould be available to purchase in August. This is longer than many other studios, which sometimes make their films available as short as three weeks after their release date.
As previously stated, this does depend on the film’s performance at the box office. Even thoughEliois expected to have a lower opening weekend, that doesn’t mean it’ll do poorly overall.2023’sElementalhad a terrible opening, but good word-of-mouth led to great legs at the box office, and it finished as an average hit for Pixar. The film looks charming and perfect for families, meaning it could be a surprise hit that audiences return to throughout the summer.
