How to Watch Pixar’s Elio at Home: Streaming Platforms & Release Details

Elio was missed in theaters. You have the opportunity to see the Pixar adventure Interstellar at home right now. Two months after the animated film’s theatrical debut, it is now accessible on streaming services. Continue reading to learn how to rent or buy the family-friendly movie for your upcoming movie night.

The plot of Elio centers on an 11-year-old orphan who feels so alone that his greatest desire is to be abducted by aliens. The boy’s journey to live with his aunt, Tía Olga, suddenly exposes him to extraterrestrial life and a great deal more responsibility than he ever could have ever imagined.

According to the summary, “Elio, an underdog with a active imagination, finds himself inadvertently beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with representatives from galaxies far and wide.” “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.”

Unfortunately, Elio was a huge box office failure, which made the company even more dependent on its eventual digital and Disney+ distribution. According to Box Office Mojo, the movie made just $72 million in domestic sales, but it made $147 million globally on an estimated budget of $150 million.

The movie had a powerful impact on viewers in spite of Elio’s disappointment in theaters. The animated adventure received great marks from both reviewers and viewers; on Rotten Tomatoes, it received an astounding 90% audience score and a strong 83% critic score.

Are you prepared to watch Elio, Pixar’s latest animated science fiction film? Everything you need to know about its digital release and when it might be available on Disney+ is provided below.

How To Watch Elio At Home

Video-on-demand services including Fandango at Home, Apple TV+, and Prime Video currently provide Elio for streaming. Elio is available for $29.99 to buy or $24.99 to rent. When renting a video, you have 30 days to begin watching it and 48 hours to complete.

When Will Blu-ray and DVD Versions of Elio Be Available?

On September 9, the newest Pixar movie will be accessible on DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K Ultra HD.

According to a press release, the digital and Blu-ray versions of Elio will have hours of special bonus content, including as a gag reel, deleted scenes, a sneak glimpse at Pixar’s Easter Egg inclusions, and stronautic and artistic featurettes.

The 4K UHD will also be offered in a limited edition, collectible SteelBook® with incredibly eye-catching artwork and packaging.

Below is a complete list of the bonus features:

Inside the Communiverse- The Universe and Personas of Elio Get a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of all the heavenly settings that comprise Elio’s universe from the actors and crew, as well as the design and development of our meteoric main characters.

“Out of This World: An Astro Q&A” – Attention, space fans! Voice actors Yonas Kibreab (Elio) and Remy Edgerly (Glordon) meet with an actual astronaut to talk about space flight, the importance of studying space, and the possibility of extraterrestrial life on other worlds.

Astronomic Art Class: Ooooo and Glordon — Follow lead narrative artist Nicolle Castro as she discusses her work on the movie and walks viewers through sketching Ooooo and Glordon, two of the intergalactic characters.

Extraterrestrial Easter Eggs and Fun Facts – Discover the characters and allusions from some of your favorite Pixar movies that are concealed throughout Elio, in addition to other interesting information.

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: Watch the scenes that were not included in the final cut:

Bike Chase
Garden Party
Carver Legend
Questa’s Second Test
Home Visit

Which Streaming Platform Will Elio Join?

Since Elio is a Pixar Animation Studios production, it will soon be accessible via Disney+.

When Can You Watch Elio on Disney+?

Elio is expected to be on the platform three to four months after the film’s theatrical debut, which is in late September or early October.

In contrast, the popular live-action film Lilo & Stitch will be available for streaming on Disney+ in early September, precisely four months after its premiere in theaters. Just over three months after its November 2024 theatrical debut, Moana made its Disney+ debut in March 2025. Despite having a much shorter 96-day theatrical run, 2024’s Mufasa: The Lion King was still available on Disney+ almost three months after its premiere.

To find out when Elio will be available for Disney+ streaming, stay tuned.