Not Alone teaser introduces Timothée Chalamet's first leading animated voice performance alongside Selena Gomez.
Three runaway aliens complicate a plant-powered rocket mission in Illumination's original sci-fi comedy.
Star-studded cast joins directors Eric Guillon, Claire Dodgson and Jonathan Del Val for 2027 release.
The Not Alone teaser has finally landed, giving audiences their first look at Illumination's next original animated feature after the success of its blockbuster franchises. Featuring the voices of Timothée Chalamet and Selena Gomez, the film blends romance, science fiction and comedy while introducing three mischievous alien visitors who unexpectedly turn two ordinary lives upside down. The project marks Chalamet's first leading voice role in an animated feature and reunites him with Gomez years after A Rainy Day in New York.
Not Alone teaser introduces an unusual space adventure
The teaser centres on Joe, an introverted rocket mechanic, and Fran, a gifted astro-botanist developing the world's first plant-powered rocket. Their growing connection is interrupted when three tiny alien fugitives hide inside Joe's home while escaping an overenthusiastic space officer. The visitors soon realise Fran's revolutionary rocket could be their only chance of returning home safely.
Star-studded voice cast and release details
Alongside Timothée Chalamet and Selena Gomez, Not Alone features an impressive voice cast that includes Brett Goldstein, Rob Brydon, Jamie Demetriou, Diane Morgan, Allison Janney and Lamorne Morris. The film is directed by Eric Guillon, Claire Dodgson and Jonathan Del Val, while Illumination founder Chris Meledandri serves as producer. The project was first announced at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, where it generated considerable buzz ahead of its teaser debut.
The teaser offers only a glimpse into the story but hints at a charming mix of romance, comedy and science fiction. Rather than relying on large-scale action, it focuses on the unlikely relationship between Joe and Fran, whose lives are turned upside down after three mischievous alien fugitives arrive on Earth. The preview also signals Illumination's move towards original storytelling beyond its well-known franchises.
The teaser's closing moments finally reveal the film's theatrical release window, confirming that Not Alone is set to arrive exclusively in cinemas in April 2027, with the current schedule listing April 16, 2027, as its release date.
