Elio's phone cover features the rabbit character from Pixar Animation Studios's short film Burrow (2020).
America Ferrera had initially been slated to voice Olga Solis (originally conceived as Elio's mother) prior to the script being rewritten, after which Zoe Saldaña was recast as the voice of Olga (now Elio's aunt).
Adrian Molina's first Pixar film as lead director, after previously serving as co-director on Coco (2017).
Pixar Animation Studios's third science-fiction feature, following WALL·E (2008) and Lightyear (2022).
Originally scheduled for release on 1 March 2024, the film was postponed to 13 June 2025 due to an actors' strike that affected voice recording and the animation phase.
Brad Garrett's second Pixar Animation Studios film that was not directed or co-directed by Andrew Stanton, following Ratatouille (2007).
Jameela Jamil's second animated feature, following DC League of Super-Pets (2022).
The storyline, centred on Elio being appointed ambassador to Earth, echoes a plot point from the direct-to-video animated film Leroy & Stitch (2006), in which Lilo receives the same title. The distinction is that Lilo earned hers through effort, whereas Elio stumbles into the role by chance.
It is the first Pixar Animation Studios film to include a full opening credits sequence since Toy Story (1995).
This is the first time Brad Garrett has appeared in a Pixar Animation Studios film since Finding Dory (2016).
Brad Garrett marks his fifth collaboration with Pixar Animation Studios, following A Bug's Life (1998), Finding Nemo (2003), Ratatouille (2007) and Finding Dory (2016).
Madeline Sharafian's debut as a director.
The first Pixar Animation Studios film to depict sapient extraterrestrials.
