20-03-2025
‘Coco 2' in the Works for Pixar, with Lee Unkrich and Adrian Molina Returning to Direct
A sequel to Pixar's 2017 animated gem 'Coco' is in the works, Disney CEO Bob Iger announced during an annual shareholders meeting on Thursday.
'Coco 2' will reunite the original film's directors Lee Unkrich ('Coco,' 'Toy Story 3') and co-director Adrian Molina ('Coco'). Oscar-winning producer Mark Nielsen ('Toy Story 4,' 'Inside Out 2') will produce the film. The film is tentatively slated for release in 2029.
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'While the film is just in the initial stages, we know it will be full of humor, heart and adventure,' said Iger. 'And we can't wait to share more soon.'
Disney and Pixar's 'Coco' introduced Miguel, a 12-year-old with dreams of becoming a musician despite his family's generations-old ban on music, who ventures to the vibrant Land of the Dead to unlock the real story behind his family history. 'Coco' won two Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song ('Remember Me'). The film also won a Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture–Animated, a BAFTA for Best Animated Film, and Critics' Choice Awards for Best Animated Feature and Best Song.
The original 'Coco' made $817 million worldwide for Pixar at the box office back in 2017.
Upcoming for Pixar are 'Elio' coming out this summer, which is an original property, as well as 'Toy Story 5' coming next year. After a few disappointing turns at the box office with 'Lightyear' and others that were kicked just to Disney+, Pixar is returning to the well for other IP, as it did with 'Inside Out 2' last year, and it's also moving away from longer-form series such as the recently released 'Win Or Lose' or 'Dream Productions' on Disney+.
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