2025 年はファミリー映画にとって成功した年で、ズートピア の続編は史上最高の興行収入をあげたアニメーション映画の 1 つとなり、 実写のリロ & スティッチ リメイク版は劇場で非常に好調な成績を収めました。しかし、SF 映画エリオはそれほどうまくいかず、製作費が 1 億 5,000 万ドルから 2 億ドルだったにもかかわらず、世界中で 1 億 5,400 万ドルしか稼げませんでした。この映画はヒックとドラゴンとの競合を避けるために公開が 1 週間延期されましたが、興行成績は改善されませんでした。
リリース前にはあまり話題になりませんでしたが、ディズニーとピクサーの SF アドベンチャー、エリオは Disney+ で非常に好調です。オンラインで公開されてからわずか 4 日後に、この映画は 59 か国で最も人気のある映画になりました。現在もイギリスでは大ヒットしており、ストリーミングサービスのトップ10映画リストで8位にランクインしている。 エリオは驚くほど人気のある映画で、想像するのが好きな子供たちや SF ファンの親にとって素晴らしい選択肢であることが証明されています。
エリオはエイリアンの誘拐が成功した
11歳のアレックスは両親が亡くなって以来、空軍少佐である叔母のオルガと暮らしている。
エリオは学校では部外者のように感じており、家庭でも厳しい状況にあります。彼の後見人となった後、オルガ（声：ゾーイ・サルダーニャ）は宇宙飛行士になる夢を諦めなければならず、そのことが異常な家族に大きな負担を与えている。結局、ストレスに圧倒されたオルガはエリオをサマーキャンプに送り出します。
宇宙と宇宙人生命の可能性に魅了されたエリオは、思いがけず宇宙船に乗ってコミュニバース（銀河系の向こうから来た宇宙人が住む美しい共同の故郷）に連れて行かれることになり、興奮する。彼は軍事技術を利用して彼らに連絡を取ろうとしましたが、今では取り違えにより、彼らは彼が地球のリーダーであると信じています。突然、エリオは、冷酷なエイリアンの将軍グリゴンがコミュニバースと彼の偶発的な誘拐につながったすべてのものを脅かしているため、大きな危機の真っ只中にいることに気づきます。
ピクサーのエリオは、エリオという名前の少年と強力な将軍の息子との友情を中心とした古典的な SF 物語との類似点を共有しています。これらの映画と同様に、エリオは、自分の居場所を見つけること、違うと感じること、地球外生命体の可能性など、大きなアイデアに取り組んでいますが、子供の無邪気な視点を通してそれらを見て、楽しさ、心温まる瞬間、そして驚きの感覚を強調しています。この物語は、偏見は人間が生まれつき持っているものではないことを示唆しており、たとえ異なる種の間であっても、あらゆる溝を埋める友情の無限の、さらには普遍的な力を強調しています。
Pixar’s Elio Lost Its Way in Production
The film resonates because it thoughtfully examines themes of loneliness, loss, and how people deal with difficult emotions. Though Elio is a science fiction story at its core, it could have been even more powerful and commercially successful if it had retained its original concept. Director Adrian Molina initially based the story on his own childhood experiences with social isolation while growing up on a military base. In the film, Elio’s connection to the Communiverse represents Molina’s own journey to finding a sense of belonging when he later attended the California Institute of the Arts, where he truly felt he belonged.
As a big movie fan, I was really fascinated to learn more about the original vision for Elio. Apparently, the filmmakers initially planned for a much clearer queer storyline, even showing Elio imagining his future with a male partner and raising a child together. It turns out Elio’s character was partly inspired by Adrian Molina, who was originally going to direct but left the project. Sadly, a lot of those scenes were cut, and Pixar executives asked the creative team to make Elio seem ‘more masculine.’ They were even told to constantly adjust his personality, removing things like his interest in fashion, protecting the environment, and even his pink bike! It’s a shame because it sounds like the original Elio was a much more fully realized and authentic character.
Following Molina’s exit, reports suggest some employees left because Pixar significantly altered a promising project, making it feel much more ordinary. In a recent interview with The Wall Street Journal, concerns were raised that some parents don’t want entertainment that requires them to discuss difficult topics with their children, and that Pixar should focus on filmmaking rather than addressing complex emotional issues. This sentiment came amidst the release of Elio, which reportedly cost Disney over $100 million.
Elio Hosts a Plethora of Sci-Fi Movie References
Although, like Lightyear, it had a difficult time attracting moviegoers, Elio earned positive reviews from critics. However, it didn’t perform well in theaters initially, but quickly became popular on Disney+ when it was released in September 2025. Elio has remained a hit, boosted by a surprise nomination for Best Animated Feature at the Oscars and its many science fiction elements, which appeal to both adults and kids.
The movie Elio draws heavy inspiration from classic science fiction films like E.T. and Close Encounters of the Third Kind. It’s filled with hidden references – or “Easter eggs” – for fans of films like Signs and Terminator 2, as well as nods to Pixar’s signature details like the A113 code and the Pizza Planet truck. Beyond that, Elio playfully references iconic sci-fi moments, such as the chestburster scene from Alien, the creatures in The Thing, and Star Trek – even featuring a voice appearance from Kate Mulgrew when the main character learns about the Voyager 1 spacecraft.
Elio is a love letter to science fiction for all ages that “touches to the deepest of human concerns” regarding our place in the universe. Considering the film’s connection to the Golden Record message aboard Voyager 1, the film uses archival recordings of real-life astronomer and scientist Carl Sagan. As chair of the committee, Sagan selected the contents of the record, which acts like a “bottle into the cosmic ocean” that can only be played by “advanced space-faring civilizations in interstellar space” like the Communiverse who discover it. Taken from a 1985 radio interview about his , the voice-over at the film’s end when Elio returns home and the existence of extraterrestrial life is revealed to Earth, features Sagan discussing his lifelong interest in the possibility of aliens and the real-life equipment that allows humans to search for extraterrestrial life — asking Elio‘s audience, “are we alone?”
A Visually-Stunning Sci-Fi Film for All the Family
The aliens in the world of Elio are intentionally different from typical alien designs seen in films like Close Encounters and Alien. Instead of the classic ‘grey alien’ or scary, parasitic creatures, the filmmakers drew inspiration from tiny life forms on Earth. For example, the alien ambassador, Questa, is based on Radiodonta, an ancient group of worm-like creatures, while Glordon is inspired by insect larvae. The Hylurgians are designed to resemble massive…
This film tells the story of humanity’s initial contact with aliens, delivering a hopeful message about understanding, kindness, and a positive future for everyone. It’s a funny, heartwarming adventure perfect for the whole family, and critics are loving it – it currently has an 83% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, calling it a visually beautiful and emotionally engaging experience for viewers of all ages.
As a total movie buff, I’m really excited about Elio! It’s got some fantastic actors – Zoe Saldaña, Brad Garrett, and Jameela Jamil – alongside some incredible new talent like Yonas Kibreab, who plays Elio, and Remy Edgerly. It’s being described as a bit like The Wizard of Oz, taking you on this amazing journey beyond our world, but ultimately bringing you back home. Honestly, it feels like Pixar has created something everyone will enjoy. It’s a sweet coming-of-age story that tackles important themes like figuring out who you are, feeling good about yourself, and finding where you belong. I think it’ll inspire a whole new generation of kids – like Elio himself – to look up at the stars and dream about what else is out there.
Elio is available for streaming worldwide on Disney+.
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