Illumination has released the first trailer for Not alonean alien-themed animated comedy that marks the debut of Timothée Chalamet in a voice role, with Selena Gomez starring alongside him.
Chalamet plays Joe, described as an “introverted rocket mechanic who lives a quiet life alone,” while Gomez plays Fran, “a brilliant astro-botanist who develops the world’s first-ever plant-fueled rocket.”
According to the official synopsis, the two men come together to prepare for the rocket’s maiden launch, and a romance blossoms between them although neither of them is particularly good at it.
Things get complicated when three little alien stowaways, Dunk, Welly and Shirm, take refuge in Joe’s house while on the run from an overzealous but clumsy lawman named Zandro.
The trio soon realize that Fran’s rocket might be their only way home.
The aliens are played by a trio of talented British comedians: Rob Brydon, Diane Morgan and Jamie Demetriou take on Dunk, Welly and Shirm respectively, while Brett Goldstein, best known for Ted Lassolends his voice to Agent Zandro.
Allison Janney and Lamorne Morris round out the supporting cast.
Behind the camera, Not alone is co-directed by a trio of Illumination veterans, Eric Guillon, who co-directed Me, despicable 3 and designed the Despicable Me And Minions franchises; Claire Dodgson, editor at The Lorax And Minions; and Jonathan Del Val, co-director of Minions: The Rise of Gru And The Secret Life of Pets 2.
Illumination founder and CEO Chris Meledandri produces, with Joy Poirel, Richard Curtis and David Distenfeld serving as executive producers.
Not alone is a joint release from Illumination and Universal Pictures, and it will arrive in theaters on April 16, 2027.
Watch Not alone trailer below:
