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Disney and Pixar Confirm Coco 2, Show Miguel as a Teen and Set November 2029 Release

D23's reveal signals studio intent to expand Coco with a new film timed for Día de Muertos and a KINGDOM HEARTS IV game world

Overview

  • Disney and Pixar officially announced Coco 2 at D23, presenting concept art that shows Miguel several years older and returning to the Land of the Dead.
  • The studio set a theatrical window for November 2029, reflecting a deliberate timing with Día de Muertos and a long lead time while the film remains in early development.
  • Benjamin Bratt confirmed he will reprise Ernesto de la Cruz and said the character returns seeking vengeance, while most other principal cast members have not yet been confirmed.
  • Lee Unkrich and Adrian Molina are attached to direct and Mark Nielsen is listed as producer, signaling a strong return of key creative personnel from the original film.
  • Pixar also announced the Coco world will appear in KINGDOM HEARTS IV in late 2027, extending the franchise into gaming and enlarging the property’s cultural and commercial reach.