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Peter Sohn Named Director of The Incredibles 3 as Brad Bird Steps Back

Brad Bird stays on as writer and producer during Pixar’s development of the undated threequel.

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The Incredibles during "The Incredibles" Los Angeles Premiere - Arrivals at El Capitan in Hollywood, California, United States
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Overview

  • Peter Sohn will direct the third installment of The Incredibles franchise, replacing Brad Bird who led the first two films.
  • Brad Bird remains involved as screenplay writer and co-producer alongside Dana Murray while he develops other projects.
  • Sohn was chosen by Bird and Pixar chief creative officer Pete Docter after collaborating on every Bird-helmed film since Finding Nemo.
  • Disney first announced Incredibles 3 at its August 2024 D23 Expo, and the movie is now in active development without a set release date.
  • The franchise’s first two films grossed a combined $1.8 billion, raising expectations for the threequel’s return.