Elio (PG)

For centuries, people have called out to the universe looking for answers to the question, are we alone? In Pixar’s all-new animated feature, Elio, the universe calls back!

The studio’s latest, long-awaited project is a neon-drenched star-straddling adventure featuring an orphan, a talking tardigrade and a wannabe astronaut.

We’re introduced to Elio Solis (Yonas Kibreab), a young space fanatic with an active imagination and a huge alien obsession. So, when he’s beamed up to the ‘Communiverse’, an interplanetary organisation with representatives from galaxies far and wide, Elio’s all in for the epic undertaking. Mistakenly identified as Earth’s ambassador to the rest of the universe, 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.

As with (almost) all of Pixar’s releases, Elio is an utter triumph of heart and soul; a stylish and beautifully written romp through the cosmos, with Pixar’s charm shining brightest in its characters and its ability to connect on a deep, thematic level that resonates with kids and adults alike. Don’t miss.