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‘Not Alone’ Trailer: Timothée Chalamet and Selena Gomez Voice Rocket Scientists Encountering Alien Life in New Animated Film
Illumination, responsible for hits such as the “Minions” and “Sing” franchises, has released the trailer for “Not Alone,” a new alien-themed animated film starring Timothée Chalamet and Selena Gomez. Chalamet makes his animation debut in the film, voicing Joe, an “introverted rocket mechanic who lives a quiet life alone,” while Gomez plays Fran, a “brilliant astro-botanist []
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Sada Elbalad
· Jul 1, 2026
Here's Our First Look at "Not Alone"
Illumination, the studio behind hits such as the “Minions” and “Sing” franchises, has released the teaser trailer for “Not Alone,” a new alien-themed animated film starring Selena Gomez and Timothée Chalamet.
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· Jun 30, 2026
Watch: Chalamet, Gomez are 'Not Alone' in teaser for new animated film
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· Jun 22, 2026
Timothee Chalamet and Selena Gomez to star in animated romantic comedy Not Alone
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Related coverage for "‘Not Alone’ Trailer: Timothée Chalamet and Selena Gomez Voice Rocket Scientists Encountering Alien Life in New Animated Film": Sada Elbalad — Here's Our First Look at "Not Alone". UPI — Watch: Chalamet, Gomez are 'Not Alone' in teaser for new animated film. Hindustan Times — Boyle Heights warehouse fire: Video of lone firefighter battling blaze against scary backdrop surfaces | Watch. Cosmopolitan — Here’s Where the ‘Outlast: The Jungle’ Cast Is Now a Year After Filming. Irish News — Timothee Chalamet and Selena Gomez to star in animated romantic comedy Not Alone. People.com — All About “Fire Country” Season 5, Including One Mysterious New Cast Member