Elio Bonus Features + Release Date

Available now on Digital and coming to 4K, Blu-ray, and DVD August 19 is the sweet, fun, and whimsical space adventure that reminds us we aren't alone –Elio. Read on to find out what bonus features are included when you venture into the Communiverse.

Elio

11-year-old Elio Solis (newcomer Yonas Kibreab) just lost both his parents and finds himself living on a military base with his aunt, Olga (Zoe Saldaña). Trying to connect with her nephew, Olga takes Elio to the local air and space museum. Feeling lost in the universe, Elio is drawn to the idea of making contact with others from across the galaxy. His newly found obsession puts him at odds with Olga and his peers but he doesn't seem concerned. He goes to the beach daily with his suitcase and a ham radio to lay in the sand surrounded by the message “Aliens Abduct Me!” Naturally, he gets his wish and from there the movie blasts off to the Communiverse, home to all of the galaxy's most brilliant aliens. Thanks to some classic miscommunication, they believe Elio to be the leader of Earth, something he doesn't deny. But his lies get him into a lot of trouble when he comes face to face with Lord Grigon (Brad Garrett), a robotic-like warlord who wants to destroy the Communiverse.

Elio is a sweet, fun, whimsical Pixar adventure full of laughs, heart, and of course life lessons. The beautifully rendered worlds, fanciful extraterrestrials, and Glordon (everyone needs a best friend like him), make this one stand out from the Pixar pack. It's a moving story about loneliness and feeling out of place in the world. Even the sub-themes speak to it, such as how being unique, grieving, and wanting friends might make you feel alone for a time. But in true Pixar fashion they come along with a much-needed hug and reminder that we are never truly alone, even when it feels like we are lost in a black hole.

Elio Bonus Features

Inside the Communiverse: The World and Characters of Elio – Launch behind the scenes with the cast and crew to get an in-depth look at the design and development of our meteoric main characters, as well as the making of all the celestial environments that make up Elio's universe.

Out of This World: An Astro Q&A – Calling all space enthusiasts! Voice actors Yonas Kibreab (Elio) and Remy Edgerly (Glordon) meet with a real-life astronaut to discuss space travel, possible alien life on other planets, and why it's important to study space.

Astronomic Art Class: Ooooo and Glordon – Join Nicolle Castro, the lead story artist, as she shares her role on the film and guides viewers through drawing a couple of the film's interstellar characters, Ooooo and Glordon.

Extraterrestrial Easter Eggs and Fun Facts – Uncover the references and characters from some of your favorite Pixar films hidden throughout Elio, along with other fun facts.

Galactic Gag Reel – Discover the fun inside the recording booth with the starry voice actors from Disney and Pixar's Elio as they bring their characters to life with some entertaining laughs.

Deleted Scenes – Check out the scenes that didn't make the final cut: