Chalamet and Gomez Join Illumination's Alien Adventure 'Not Alone'

Timothée Chalamet and Selena Gomez have signed on to voice lead roles in 'Not Alone,' a new animated alien-themed film from Illumination, the studio behind the 'Despicable Me' and 'Super Mario Bros.' franchises. The announcement was made at the Annecy Animation Festival, according to Variety.

VarietyTimothée Chalamet and Selena Gomez Cast in Illumination's Animated Film 'Not Alone'

Chalamet will voice Joe, an introverted rocket mechanic, in what marks his first feature-length animated project. Gomez will play Fran, a brilliant astro-botanist developing the world's first plant-fueled rocket. The film is described as a family-friendly space adventure about aliens, Rolling Stone reported.

Rolling StoneTimothée Chalamet and Selena Gomez to Star in Animated Alien Film 'Not Alone,' Releasing April 2027

"Timothée Chalamet and Selena Gomez will star in a new animated film titled 'Not Alone,' a family-friendly space adventure about aliens."

Rolling Stone noted that Chalamet teased the project via Instagram on June 22, and the film is set for release on April 16, 2027. The casting pairs two of Hollywood's biggest young stars with Illumination's proven track record in family animation.

Variety highlighted that Chalamet's role as Joe marks his animation debut, while Gomez's character Fran brings a scientific edge to the story. The plant-fueled rocket concept adds an eco-friendly twist to the alien adventure genre, blending Illumination's signature humor with a fresh premise.