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Timothee Chalamet and Selena Gomez to Star in Illumination's Animated Film Not Alone

Analysed 22 Jun 2026·3 sources analysed·United Kingdom·Entertainment
Timothee Chalamet and Selena Gomez to Star in Illumination's Animated Film Not AlonePreviousNext

Actors Timothee Chalamet and Selena Gomez will star in Illumination's upcoming animated sci-fi comedy Not Alone, set for release in April 2027. Chalamet voices Joe, a reserved rocket mechanic, while Gomez plays Fran, an astro-botanist developing a plant-powered rocket. The story follows their adventure with three alien fugitives seeking refuge and escape. The film features voices from Rob Brydon, Diane Morgan, Jamie Demetriou, Brett Goldstein, Allison Janney, and Lamorne Morris, and is directed by Eric Guillon with production led by Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 3 sources

We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (77/100). Lens Score 38/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • thetelegraph— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • indiatoday— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • timesnow— balanced framing, positive sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
77%
AI analysis of 3 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 22 Jun 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 3 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles focus on entertainment news without political framing, presenting information about the film's cast, production, and release details. They highlight the involvement of well-known actors and the studio's credentials, maintaining a neutral tone typical of entertainment reporting. No political perspectives or ideological viewpoints are evident in the coverage.

Sentiment — Positive (77/100)

The overall sentiment across the articles is positive and anticipatory, emphasizing excitement about the star-studded cast and the film's unique premise. The tone is promotional yet factual, reflecting enthusiasm for the upcoming release without exaggeration or criticism.

How 3 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

Reviewed byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
thetelegraphTimothee Chalamet, Selena Gomez to lead Illumination's animated film 'Not Alone'CenterPositive
indiatodayNot Alone: Timothee Chalamet, Selena Gomez unite for alien film, to release in 2027CenterPositive
timesnowSelena Gomez-Timothee Chalamet To Star In Not Alone - All About The Animated FilmCenter

Coverage timeline

timesnow broke this story on 22 Jun, 02:00 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    timesnow22 Jun, 02:00 pm
    Selena Gomez-Timothee Chalamet To Star In Not Alone - All About The Animated Film
  2. 2
    indiatoday22 Jun, 02:27 pm
    Not Alone: Timothee Chalamet, Selena Gomez unite for alien film, to release in 2027
  3. 3
    thetelegraph22 Jun, 02:37 pm
    Timothee Chalamet, Selena Gomez to lead Illumination's animated film 'Not Alone'

Lens Score breakdown

38/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap90%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Corporate
Universal PicturesIllumination

Story context

Category
Entertainment
Location
United Kingdom
Sources analysed
3
Last analysed
22 Jun 2026
Key entities
Illumination (company)Extraterrestrial lifeDespicable MeAnimationScience fictionAdventure filmTimothée ChalametThe Super Mario Bros. MovieBlockbuster (entertainment)Annecy International Animation Film FestivalRomance filmJamie Demetriou
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Timothee Chalamet and Selena Gomez to Star in Illumination's Animated Film Not Alone