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The newest Pixar Animation film Elio, about a lonely boy beamed to outer space after being mistakenly identified as Earth’s leader, was a box office disappointment when it was released in theaters in June. But with its digital release this week, the Pixar film — which features the voices of Yonas Kibreab, Zoe Saldaña, Brad Garrett, Jameela Jamil and others — is ready to find a wider audience among home viewers.
Starting on Tuesday, Aug. 19, the animated film is available to buy or rent online on digital in 4K Ultra HD starting at $24.99 on Prime Video, Apple TV and other digital platforms.
At a Glance: How to Watch Elio Online
Insiders at Pixar revealed to THR that the box office bomb was a result of changes made during the film’s challenging production process. America Ferrera left her role as the voice of Elio’s mom due to scheduling conflicts, and original director Adrian Molina also exited the project. (Madeline Sharafian and Domee Shi stepped in to co-direct the movie’s new cut.)
Below, watch the official trailer and keep reading for more details on where to watch Elio online.
Where to Watch Elio Online
Distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, Pixar’s Elio is expected to stream on Disney+ for subscribers only. Although the studio has yet to announce the movie’s streaming date, it will likely drop sometime in late September or early October.
A Disney+ subscription is required to stream Elio when it is available, and the streamer starts at $7.99 per month with ads. Disney+ is home to hit animated classics and originals such as Emmy-nominated series The Mandalorian, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Goosebumps, Andor, A Real Bug’s Life, I Am Groot, Monsters At Work, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series and much more. Learn more about what Disney+ offers — including pricing, catalog and special deals and bundles — here.
In the meantime, Elio in 4K Ultra HD is available digitally to rent for $24.99 or buy for $29.99 on Prime Video, Apple TV and other video-on-demand platforms.
Elio: Plot, Cast, Run Time
Directed by Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi and Adrian Molina, Elio follows a young boy (voiced by Yonas Kibreab) who is obsessed with space and alien life. But when he finds himself in the middle of a cosmic adventure, he must make new friends to save the universe and find his way back home.
The animated movie’s voice cast includes Zoe Saldaña, Remy Edgerly, Brandon Moon, Brad Garrett, Jameela Jamil and others. It runs one hour and 39 minutes.