Elio is now in theaters.
Pixar Animation Studios’ latest film Elio has blasted off into theaters. The family-friendly, intergalactic adventure holds an impressive 86% score (so far) on Rotten Tomatoes. If you’re gearing up to watch the film on the big screen, here’s what to know about the post-credits scenes and why you should stay in your seat until the very end.
Elio follows 11-year-old orphan Elio Solís, who feels so alone that his biggest wish is to be abducted by aliens… and somehow, that wish comes true. He suddenly finds himself transported across the galaxy and mistaken for Earth’s ambassador to the Communiverse, a coalition of alien civilizations.
“Elio, an underdog with an active imagination, finds himself inadvertently beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with representatives from galaxies far and wide,” the synopsis reads. “Mistakenly identified as Earth’s ambassador to the rest of the universe, he starts to form new bonds with eccentric aliens while discovering who he’s truly meant to be.”
Yonas Kibreab, who voices Elio, shared with MovieFone what he hopes audiences will take away after watching the Pixar film.
“I hope the first thing that they take away is just how amazing this movie is, but also just how important your friends and your family are,” he said. “Friendship is very important, just like Elio and Glordon, and your friends are always going to be there for you, including your family members. Also, if you’re feeling alone, if you’re feeling like it’s hard to find friends and you’re going through grief, it’s all going to be okay, and you will find your people. Just stay positive.
The 14-year-old actor is joined by Zoe Saldaña as Aunt Olga, Remy Edgerly as Glordon, Brad Garrett as Lord Grigon, Jameela Jamil as Ambassador Questa and Shirley Henderson as OOOOO.
As you watch Elio in theaters, you might be wondering whether it’s worth sticking around after the credits roll. Here’s what to know about the post-credits scenes and the current status of Elio 2.
Does Elio Have A Post-Credits Scene?
Elio is now in theaters.
Yes, Elio has multiple post-credits scenes, so you’ll want to stick around after the film concludes. Without revealing spoilers, there’s a mid-credits scene involving Elio that serves as a continuation of the film and opens the door for a sequel. There’s also another end-credits scene that teases Disney and Pixar’s upcoming 2026 film Hoppers.
Will There Be An Elio 2?
Elio is now in theaters.
Disney and Pixar have not yet announced a sequel to Elio. However, if the film performs well at the box office, there’s a strong chance we could see Elio 2. Pixar is known for turning its successful movies into sequels or franchises, as seen with Inside Out, Monsters, Inc., The Incredibles, Finding Nemo and Toy Story. Upcoming sequels include Toy Story 5 (June 19, 2026), The Incredibles 3 (TBA) and Coco 2 (2029).
That said, several other popular Pixar films have yet to receive the sequel treatment, including Soul and Luca. The studio will likely wait to evaluate Elio’s performance and fan reception before greenlighting another movie or spinoff.
Based on Elio’s mid-credits scene, his ongoing contact with Glordon further cements his future in the galaxy, setting the stage for the boy’s story to be explored in a possible sequel.
Watch the official trailer for Elio below.
