Overview

• New Aug. 31 coverage emphasizes a sequel-heavy lineup, highlighting Toy Story 5 (2026), Incredibles 3, and Coco 2 as Pixar’s near-term releases.
• Gatto is the lone original on the announced slate, with reporting framing it as pivotal to Pixar’s creative direction and long-term identity.
• Pixar officially announced Gatto on June 13, confirming Casarosa as director and a Venice-set story centered on a black cat named Nero.
• Articles cite recent box office underperformance and streaming experiments as factors pushing the studio toward safer, franchise-led scheduling.
• Analysts say sequels could provide short-term revenue, while Gatto’s reception could influence future strategy, though no restructuring has been announced.