Timothée Chalamet and Selena Gomez Star in ‘Not Alone’ Trailer
Timothée Chalamet’s Joe and Selena Gomez’s Fran find their quiet lives interrupted by an extraterrestrial encounter in the newly released trailer for the animated feature Not Alone. The film, produced by the creative team at Illumination—the studio behind the Minions and Sing franchises—promises a blend of heartfelt romance and high-stakes sci-fi comedy.
The trailer introduces viewers to Joe, an introverted rocket mechanic living a solitary, peaceful existence in a neighborhood defined by its vibrant, colorful architecture. His routine is established early on, marked by a quiet morning ritual that involves dropping the needle on a turntable to play David Bowie’s classic “Space Oddity.” The song choice serves as a thematic anchor, hinting at the cosmic journey that lies ahead for the protagonist.
The narrative shifts when Joe heads to his workplace, a bustling facility dedicated to aerospace engineering. A clumsy mishap leads to a charming meet-cute with Fran, an astro-botanist who retrieves a dropped part for him. Their interaction is marked by genuine chemistry, with Fran playfully teasing Joe about his blushing face, eventually leading to an invitation for dinner. However, the budding romance is quickly complicated by the arrival of an unexpected vessel from space.
The ship brings with it three witty, pint-sized aliens named Dunk, Welly, and Shirm. These characters are brought to life by a stellar voice cast including British actors Rob Brydon, Diane Morgan, and Jamie Demetriou. The broader ensemble cast also features notable performances from Brett Goldstein, Allison Janney, and Lamorne Morris, adding layers of humor to the film’s chaotic premise.
Not Alone is co-directed by Eric Guillon, Claire Dodgson, and Jonathan Del Val, a trio of filmmakers with deep roots in the Illumination creative ecosystem. With its mix of visual flair and character-driven comedy, the film is poised to be a standout entry in the studio’s catalog.
