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Pixar Confirms 'Coco 2' at Destination D23 With Original Team Returning

The studio is reuniting the original filmmakers with Miguel for a return to the Land of the Dead.

Overview

  • Pixar formally announced the sequel during its Destination D23 presentation, confirming Coco 2 is in active development.
  • Reports identify Lee Unkrich and Adrian Molina as returning directors with Mark Nielsen producing, maintaining creative continuity from the 2017 film.
  • The storyline is described as bringing Miguel and his family back to the Land of the Dead, extending themes of family, memory and music rooted in Mexican traditions.
  • Coverage places the release in the 2028–2029 window, with no final date from Pixar and some timing details stemming from an image circulated on social media.
  • Coco 2 was presented as part of a wider Pixar slate that includes Hoppers (March 6, 2026), Toy Story 5 (June 19, 2026), Gatto (June 18, 2027) and a developing Los Increíbles 3.