Pixar's Elio Heads to Digital Aug 19, 4K/BD Sept 9

Pixar’s Elio is headed home, with a digital release slated for Aug. 19 followed by a 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD rollout on Sept. 9. The animated adventure, directed by Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi and Adrian Molina, follows an 11-year-old boy who makes first contact with aliens, is transported into space, and unexpectedly becomes Earth’s ambassador in a cosmos-filled Communiverse. Despite a box office showing of about $147.6 million worldwide on a reported $150 million budget, the film continues to extend its life through home entertainment, offering audiences a chance to revisit its imaginative world and themes.

Elio features a voice cast led by newcomer Yonas Kibreab, with an ensemble including Zoe Saldaña, Remy Edgerly, Brad Garrett, Jameela Jamil and Shirley Henderson. In the film, Elio’s earnest curiosity and resourcefulness propel him into a series of interstellar encounters that test his resilience while underscoring the value of staying connected with family back on Earth. The project adds to Pixar’s long-standing tradition of planetary-scale storytelling, blending original character design with a visually rich, celestial setting designed to spark wonder for younger...