‘Coco 2’ first look reveals teenage Miguel, set for 2029 release
Missed the Land of the Dead? We're about to see its magic again as the sequel to the Pixar-animated film Coco is set for a 2029 release.
Disney and Pixar shared concept art of the upcoming sequel, showing teenage Miguel with his beloved dog, Dante.
According to reports by Variety and Deadline, Benjamin Bratt, who voiced the film's antagonist Ernesto de la Cruz, teased what the sequel will be about during the D23 event.
“To some, Miguel is a little menace who ruined a career and destroyed a legacy...Ernesto de la Cruz is back for revenge, sending Miguel on an adventure back to the land of the dead. Proving fate has a sense of humor, Miguel must team up with a handsome superstar: me," he said.
Disney and Pixar first confirmed that the sequel is officially in development in March 2025. Disney CEO Bob Iger said at the time that the sequel is expected to be "full of humor, heart, and adventure."
Lee Unkrich is returning to direct with Adrian Molina. Mark Nielsen will produce.
Released in 2017, Coco follows the story of Miguel, a 12-year-old who aspires to become a musician despite his family’s long-standing music prohibition. He journeys to the Land of the Dead to uncover the truth behind his family’s musical past.
The film has won a Golden Globe and BAFTA for Best Animated Film, and two Oscars for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song for Remember Me.
