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Pixar Confirms 'Coco 2' with Original Creative Team Returning

Disney announces the sequel to its 2017 animated hit, set for a 2029 release, continuing the exploration of the Land of the Dead.

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"Coco" premieres the El Capitan Theatre in California on November 8, 2017.
Hector and Miguel dancing down the street in Coco.
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Overview

  • 'Coco 2' was officially announced by Disney CEO Bob Iger during the annual shareholder meeting on March 20, 2025.
  • The sequel will reunite the original creative team, including director Lee Unkrich, co-director Adrian Molina, and producer Mark Nielsen.
  • The film is in early development and is scheduled for a theatrical release in 2029, though plot details remain undisclosed.
  • The original 'Coco' was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $814 million globally and winning two Academy Awards.
  • Fan reactions to the sequel have been mixed, with some questioning its necessity while others express trust in Pixar's storytelling.