Pixar Animation revealed the first official look at Coco 2 during Disney's D23 convention, held August 14-16, 2026 in Anaheim, California. The sequel to the 2017 film will reach theaters in November 2029, featuring a Miguel Rivera crossing into adolescence.
The concept art shared by the studio, according to Milenio, shows a Miguel close to adolescence, with a more mature-looking guitar and Dante, the xoloitzcuintle dog who accompanies him in the Land of the Dead. According to Variety, Lee Unkrich, director of the original film, returns to direct alongside Adrian Molina, and Benjamin Bratt reprises the voice of Ernesto de la Cruz. The original Coco, released in 2017, grossed more than $800 million at the global box office and won two Academy Awards, including Best Animated Feature. For the Mexican and Latino community, the film remains one of the most celebrated portrayals of Día de Muertos in global cinema.
According to Variety, Bratt revealed that Ernesto de la Cruz returns for revenge and sends Miguel back to the Land of the Dead; the same report adds Mark Nielsen, producer of Toy Story 4 and Inside Out 2, to the production team. Benjamin Bratt appeared on stage at the panel and the studio shared the concept art on its social media, according to Milenio. The song Remember Me, from the first installment, won the Academy Award for Best Original Song. D23, which brings together Disney fans at the Anaheim Convention Center, continues this weekend with announcements from Star Wars, Marvel, and Pixar, according to Milenio.
The sequel is set for release in November 2029, and D23 will continue presenting franchise news through Sunday, August 16. The return of the original team reopens the conversation about how Hollywood portrays Día de Muertos for mass audiences.
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