As the people of Earth say: Well, goodbye, I love you. Included in this article Spoilers For “Elio.”
Pixar has been making movies since I was born, so that’s what a bit It’s odd to be involved in a debate about whether the studio has become long in the teeth and is now struggling due to its old age relevance. Certainly, the so-called golden age of the late 90s to the mid-2010s could be further retreated. However, many of the films from the pandemic era have put together solid reviews, considered box office revenue, filling an important niche among children. Here / “Elio” reviewed fairly positively for the film will not fall in any way as a major turning point™. It’s a fun, cute, emotionally engaging adventure that appeals to all the nerds and outsiders between us. Honestly, that’s all I really need.
But what about the next one? “Elio” is not Inevitably It lays the foundation for a sequel, but it’s easy to imagine how it will take place. Elio (voiced by Jonas Kiblaab) ends the film with a heartbreaking yet remarkably mature decision. Ultimately, Elio chooses to go home with his Tia Olga (Zo Saldana), despite being welcomed with his weapons of communication, the biggest heart and leadership space rally of all Galaxy. It not only involves putting aside his starry dreams among the aliens he has long sought, but also means that he will no longer be able to see his new best, the late-hearted alien Grouddon (Remy Edgarry). Unlike what we experienced from “Up” and “Inside Out,” like that clear inspiration, “Et The Extra-Trestrial,” the ingredients are on the Waterworks show…but that’s not the conclusion of the story.
Those who stick to the end credits are also looking for welcome surprises. Those who provide a nice and emotional button to a friendship audience are very invested.
Elio’s mid-credit scene brings the film to full cell
Pixar movies have never been far from the full range of emotions we experience in life. “Elio” is no exception. The film begins with an incredibly depressing note, highlighting the awful loneliness of the character in the title, as he quietly laments the recent loss of both his parents. Tia Olga does her best to take care of her wild nephew, but she is human too. Elio blows her frustration away at her friend and decides she doesn’t actually want to take care of him, he sets his sights on space and is essentially accused of extraterrestrials. Despite some hilarious political negotiations with the horrifying Lord Grigon (Brad Garrett), Elio ultimately helps save the day along with Groudon. But even that isn’t enough to avoid the road forks that Elio conveniently ignores in most of the film.
When Elio decides to return to Earth rather than staying in the Communist Party, everyone understands where he came from and why he chooses to do so… he realizes that this may be the last minute of his best friend. It’s a bold, bittersweet ending that proves it’s an emotionally complicated film. But rather than bringing things closer Too much Of the many downers, the mid-credit scene helps to ease the slightest blow. Returning to Elio on Earth with another new friend named Blythe (Young Dylan). They are building some kind of communication equipment on the beach. As he messes with his long-range radio, he suddenly hears a very familiar voice broken through Glordon, which is static. Even though they are separated by countless years of light, the two are not entirely alone. For all films about connections and belongings, it is a completely concise way to put a bow on things and bring back “Elio” full circular quirkil again.
Elio also has an end credit tag that sets the following Pixar originals
But wait, there’s more! “Elio” holds another surprise on its sleeve for the tail end of the credits and can reward those who stayed despite not committing to Marvel-style bullying. However, in an unexpected move, the studio was clearly forced to include another cute set-up for the next Pixar original “Hopper.” What I find this tag of end credits is so unusual is that it has nothing to do with the film we just saw. As the credits end with “Elio,” we suddenly hear computerized voices, repeating the same words over and over again. It will soon become clear that this is the result of an actual lizard constantly pressing a button on the phone and entering a lizard emoji that is not intended to stop. This lasts for a while with no other explanations at all until the “Hopper” title card appears and everything (something) is clicked into place.
For those reading/reading the movie (and of course it should be everyone), you are more prepared than most people to understand what is going on here. As explained in the recent Toy Story 5 footage description, “Hoppers” is the studio’s next original film, focusing on a young environmentalist (voiced by Piper Curda) desperately trying to save the nearby Grado and make room for the highway. To warn the animals of their danger, she infiltrates as beavers using advanced techniques and lives between them. But to communicate with humans during disguise, the film comes up with a fun little workaround, with the function of text-to-speech on a mobile phone. It’s exactly what you’re watching a green lizard at the end of “Elio” and I think it’s just as good a way to get this movie on everyone’s radar.
“Hoppers” will hit the big screen on March 6th, 2026, but “Elio” is played in theaters everywhere.
