Pixar Confirms 'Coco 2' with Original Creative Team Returning
Disney announces the sequel to its 2017 animated hit, set for a 2029 release, continuing the exploration of the Land of the Dead.
- 'Coco 2' was officially announced by Disney CEO Bob Iger during the annual shareholder meeting on March 20, 2025.
- The sequel will reunite the original creative team, including director Lee Unkrich, co-director Adrian Molina, and producer Mark Nielsen.
- The film is in early development and is scheduled for a theatrical release in 2029, though plot details remain undisclosed.
- The original 'Coco' was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $814 million globally and winning two Academy Awards.
- Fan reactions to the sequel have been mixed, with some questioning its necessity while others express trust in Pixar's storytelling.