You might expect someone who’s starred in five Pixar movies to absolutely nail a Pixar-themed quiz. But when Brad Garrett, the deep-voiced comedy icon, took on Elio star Yonas Kibreab in a battle of Pixar trivia, the results were… Less than flattering for Brad. In fact, he scored zero points. Not a typo. Zero.

The quiz was packed with trick questions and curveballs, from classic Pixar plotlines to obscure facts about marine biology and Kylie Minogue’s Irish chart history. Of course. And while Yonas, who’s just made his Pixar debut, breezed through it all, Brad floundered, despite having voiced characters in more Pixar films than most actors could dream of.

Five Pixar Films, Zero Pixar Points

Brad Garrett isn’t just a Pixar regular; he’s Pixar royalty. Over the years, he’s lent his unmistakable voice to some of the studio’s most beloved supporting characters. He was the loveably clueless Dim in A Bug’s Life, the pufferfish Bloat in Finding Nemo and Finding Dory, the ghost of chef Auguste Gusteau in Ratatouille, and most recently, the extra-terrestrial Lord Grigon in Elio.

Yet none of that Pixar pedigree seemed to help when it came to the quiz. While Yonas opened strong with a textbook-perfect spelling of “Pixar,” Brad was quickly stumped by a question about a famous American carcinologist (weirdly relevant thanks to his crab-like alien character). Things only got worse from there. He guessed the wrong number of Kylie Minogue’s Irish chart-toppers (off by three), and in the final round, was asked to guess the total runtime of all 29 Pixar films combined. His guess? 2,741 minutes. The correct answer? 2,936. A solid effort, but still not enough to save him from a humiliating loss.

Yonas Kibreab: Pixar’s Coolest New Recruit

On the other hand, 15-year-old Yonas Kibreab was a revelation. Calm, quick-witted, and charming throughout the quiz, he answered every question thrown his way correctly, and even earned bonus points for identifying himself as “a really cool kid” when asked who voiced Elio. (Factually accurate.)

Elio marks Yonas’ first time working with Pixar, and if this quiz is anything to go by, he’s already cemented himself as one of the studio’s brightest young stars. His portrayal of Elio, a shy but imaginative boy who accidentally becomes Earth’s intergalactic ambassador, is full of heart, humour, and wonder. It’s the kind of breakout role most actors dream of, and Yonas absolutely nails it.

All About Elio, Pixar’s Interstellar Coming-of-Age Tale

Elio is Pixar’s most recent animated feature set in a galaxy not-so-far away. The film follows 11-year-old Elio, who finds himself beamed into space and mistaken for the leader of Earth by a cosmic community of alien civilizations. Cue a journey of self-discovery, wild misunderstandings, and heartfelt Pixar moments.

The voice cast includes Zoe Saldaña as Elio’s fiercely protective aunt, Olga, Jameela Jamil, and, of course, Brad Garrett as the hilariously crabby Lord Grigon. The film blends the warmth of classics like Inside Out and Luca with the sci-fi adventure vibes of Lightyear, but with a uniquely personal twist. And if early reactions (and this quiz) are anything to go by, Yonas Kibreab is about to become a household name.

And the Winner Is… Not Brad

For his victory, Yonas was awarded a certificate confirming what we all just witnessed: he is officially smarter than Brad Garrett, and smarter than a fifth grader, apparently. Brad, meanwhile, left empty-handed, defeated by Pixar trivia and a teenage co-star who’s just getting started.

Quiz or not, the dynamic between the two stars was comedy gold. Brad’s self-deprecating humour and Yonas’ quick-fire comebacks made for a hilarious, feel-good showdown. And if nothing else, it gave Pixar fans a whole new reason to love the world of Elio.