Timothée Chalamet And Selena Gomez Lead Illumination’s Not Alone

Illumination launches original animated adventure with Not Alone.

Illumination is heading into space with an entirely original animated film, NOT ALONE. It will arrive in theaters on April 16, 2027, bringing together a major voice cast led by Timothée Chalamet and Selena Gomez. The film comes from the studio behind Despicable Me, Minions, Sing, The Secret Life of Pets, Migration, and The Super Mario Bros. Movie.

The new animated feature stars Chalamet as Joe, an introverted rocket mechanic who lives a quiet life alone. Gomez co-stars as Fran, a brilliant astro-botanist developing the world’s first plant-fueled rocket.

When Joe and Fran are brought together to prepare for the rocket’s first launch, sparks begin to fly. The problem is that neither of them is very good at romance. Their already awkward connection becomes even more complicated when three small aliens take refuge in Joe’s home.

The aliens, Dunk, Welly, and Shirm, are tiny, unruly, and adorable creatures on the run from a zealous but inept officer of the law named Zandro. They believe Fran’s rocket may be their only chance to get back home safely.

Timothée Chalamet And Selena Gomez Lead Not Alone Voice Cast

Timothée Chalamet leads the film as Joe in his first feature-length animated film role. Chalamet is known for his work in the Dune films, Wonka, Call Me by Your Name, Little Women, and Marty Supreme.

Selena Gomez voices Fran. Gomez is known for Only Murders in the Building, Emilia Pérez, Wizards of Waverly Place, Spring Breakers, and her music career.

The alien trio is voiced by Rob Brydon, Diane Morgan, and Jamie Demetriou. Brydon voices Dunk and is known for Barbie and The Trip. Morgan voices Welly and is known for the Cunk series and Mandy. Demetriou voices Shirm and is known for Cruella, Jay Kelly, and his Emmy-winning work on Stath Lets Flats.

Brett Goldstein voices Zandro, the officer chasing the aliens. Goldstein is best known for Ted Lasso, where he played Roy Kent, and has also worked on projects including Shrinking and Office Romance.

The supporting voice cast includes Allison Janney and Lamorne Morris. Janney, an Oscar winner, is known for I, Tonya, The West Wing, Mom, The Diplomat, and Illumination’s Minions & Monsters. Morris is known for New Girl, Fargo, and Spider-Noir.

Illumination Sets Original Animated Adventure For 2027

NOT ALONE is directed by Eric Guillon, Claire Dodgson, and Jonathan Del Val.

Guillon previously co-directed Despicable Me 3 and has been a major creative force at Illumination as a designer on Despicable Me and Minions. His Illumination credits also include design work on The Secret Life of Pets and Sing films.

Dodgson has worked as an editor on several Illumination titles, including The Lorax, Minions, Despicable Me 3, and Minions: The Rise of Gru. Del Val previously co-directed Minions: The Rise of Gru and The Secret Life of Pets 2.

The film is produced by Illumination founder and CEO Chris Meledandri. Joy Poirel, Richard Curtis, and David Distenfeld executive produce.

For nearly two decades, Illumination has built one of the most successful animated brands in the world. The studio’s slate includes the Minions and Despicable Me franchise, the biggest global animated franchise in history, along with Sing, The Secret Life of Pets, Migration, and the record-breaking Super Mario Bros. films.

With NOT ALONE, Illumination is moving forward with a new original story that blends romance, science fiction, comedy, and alien chaos.

NOT ALONE opens in theaters on April 16, 2027.

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