Timothée Chalamet and Selena Gomez Join Animated Alien Movie 'Not Alone'
Originally published Jun 22, 2026
By Ellise Shafer · Variety
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Key points
- Timothée Chalamet and Selena Gomez are set to voice lead roles in Illumination's new animated film 'Not Alone'.
- Chalamet will make his animation debut by voicing Joe, an introverted rocket mechanic.
- The film is described as an alien-themed project from the studio behind 'Despicable Me' and 'Super Mario Bros'.
- Illumination continues to expand its animated storytelling with this new sci-fi venture.
Timothée Chalamet and Selena Gomez are set to star in 'Not Alone,' an upcoming animated film from Illumination. Chalamet will make his animation debut by voicing Joe, an introverted rocket mechanic who lives alone. The film is described as an alien-themed project, marking a new venture for the studio behind popular franchises like 'Despicable Me' and 'Super Mario Bros.'
The announcement highlights Illumination's continued expansion into diverse storytelling, with the film aiming to blend humor and sci-fi elements. While details about the plot remain sparse, the casting of Chalamet and Gomez signals a high-profile collaboration for the animated feature.
Read the original story: Variety — by Ellise Shafer
