Jun 20, 2025 - Business

Exclusive: Disney, AT&T gives students first look at new Pixar film

Maxwell Millington

Illustration collage of two clapper boards separated by geometric shapes and lines — Illustration: Annelise Capossela/Axios

Two hundred students in nine U.S. cities were invited to local theaters to preview Pixar's newest film, "Elio."

State of play: The young people saw the film as part of an AT&T initiative on Connected Learning Centers (CLCs), which partner with local nonprofits to offer free WiFi and tutoring resources.

The telecommunications company has opened 65 CLCs since 2021 and says it will have at least 100 open by the end of 2027.

Driving the news: CLC participants in Atlanta, Dallas, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Orlando and the Bay Area saw an "Elio" screening on Tuesday.

Pixar's latest film, in theaters now, follows a young, alien-obsessed space fanatic who is beamed up to another universe and mistaken for Earth's leader.

The voice cast includes Zoe Saldaña, Brad Garrett, Jameela Jamil and Shirley Henderson.

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Exclusive: Disney, AT&T gives students first look at new Pixar film

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