Pixar Announces Coco 2 for November 2029

Pixar Animation Studios announced on August 15, 2026, that a sequel to its 2017 hit film "Coco" is in production, with a scheduled theatrical release in November 2029. The reveal took place during the D23 fan expo, where studio officials presented the first concept art and key story details for "Coco 2."

The announcement confirmed the return of actor Benjamin Bratt to voice the character Ernesto de la Cruz. In the original film, Ernesto was a celebrated musician revealed to be a fraud who stole the life and music of Miguel's great-great-grandfather. Bratt, who appeared at the event, outlined the sequel's premise, stating that Miguel, now a teenager, will be forced to return to the Land of the Dead. Bratt described his character's motivation as revenge against the "menace who ruined a career and destroyed a legacy."

Concept art released at the event depicted an older Miguel alongside his dog, Dante. The story is set to bring Miguel and Ernesto into an unlikely alliance, directly continuing the unresolved narrative from the first film. The sequel's original director, Lee Unkrich, and co-director, Adrian Molina, are both returning to helm the project, with producer Mark Nielsen...