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Disney and Pixar Announce 'Coco 2' with 2029 Release Date

The sequel to the beloved 2017 film will reunite the original creative team and continue its themes of humor, heart, and adventure.

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Hector and Miguel dancing down the street in Coco.
Credit: Disney/Pixar
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Overview

  • Disney CEO Bob Iger confirmed 'Coco 2' is officially in development during the annual shareholder meeting.
  • The sequel is set to release in 2029, 12 years after the original film's debut.
  • The original creative team, including director Lee Unkrich, co-director Adrian Molina, and producer Mark Nielsen, will return for the project.
  • Plot details remain undisclosed, but the sequel is expected to maintain the emotional and adventurous tone of the first film.
  • 'Coco,' released in 2017, was a critical and commercial success, earning $814.6 million globally and winning two Academy Awards.