Illumination, the studio behind hits like Minions and Sing, has released the first teaser trailer for its new alien-themed animated film Not Alone, starring Timothée Chalamet and Selena Gomez.

Chalamet (Marty Supreme, Dune) stars as Joe, an introverted rocket mechanic who lives a quiet life alone, while Gomez (Only Murders in the Building, Emilia Pérez) plays Fran, an astro-botanist who is developing the world’s first-ever plant-fueled rocket.

The aliens are voiced by comedic actors Rob Brydon (Barbie), Diane Morgan (Cunk On series), and Jamie Demetriou (Cruella, The Roses), with Brett Goldstein (Ted Lasso, Office Romance) voicing Officer Zandro. Supporting cast includes Allison Janney (Minions & Monsters, The Diplomat) and Lamorne Morris (Fargo).

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Not Alone is directed by Eric Guillon, the co-director of Despicable Me 3and the brilliant designer of Despicable Me and Minions, whose storied career at Illumination includes design work on The Secret Life of Pets and Sing films.

Synopsis

When Joe and Fran are brought together to prepare for the inaugural launch of this revolutionary rocket, there are immediate sparks, but neither is particularly adept at romance. Life becomes more complicated when three aliens—tiny, unruly, and adorable—take refuge in Joe’s home. Dunk, Welly, and Shirm, who are on the interplanetary run from a zealous-yet-inept officer of the law named Zandro, determine that Fran’s rocket could help them get back home to safety.

An official release date has not yet been announced, but the film is expected to hit UK cinemas in Spring 2027.

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