Pixar Confirms 'Coco 2' for 2029 Release
Disney CEO Bob Iger announced the sequel during the annual shareholder meeting, with the original creative team returning to develop the project.
- The sequel to Pixar's 2017 hit 'Coco' is officially in development and set for a theatrical release in 2029.
- Director Lee Unkrich, co-director Adrian Molina, and producer Mark Nielsen will return to lead the project.
- 'Coco 2' will continue to explore themes of family, adventure, and Mexican culture, though plot details remain undisclosed.
- The original 'Coco' was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $814 million worldwide and winning two Academy Awards.
- The announcement reflects Pixar's ongoing strategy of producing sequels to its most successful films, including 'Inside Out 2' and 'Toy Story 5.'