Pixar confirms ‘The Incredibles 3’ and ‘Coco 2’ and reveals ‘Monsters, Inc. 3’ is already in development

The animation studio Pixar has unveiled an ambitious release roadmap for the coming years, bringing back some of its most beloved film franchises.

Pixar has officially presented its long-term strategy for the next decade, placing strong emphasis on returning to several of its most iconic animated worlds. The studio confirmed that ‘The Incredibles 3’ will arrive in cinemas in 2028, while ‘Coco 2’ is scheduled for release in 2029. In addition, it has been revealed that ‘Monsters, Inc. 3’ is currently in the early stages of development, according to a report by The Hollywood Reporter.

As explained by Pete Docter, Pixar’s chief creative officer, the aim is to strengthen the emotional connection between these stories and multiple generations of viewers by revisiting universes that defined an era of modern animation.

For ‘The Incredibles 3’, the project will introduce a notable change behind the scenes. Peter Sohn, director of ‘Elemental’, will take on the role of director, while Brad Bird, who directed the first two films, will return as the film’s writer and executive producer.

Meanwhile, ‘Coco 2’ will continue the story of the acclaimed 2017 film that won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. The sequel will see the return of the original directors, Lee Unkrich and Adrian Molina, who plan to expand the emotional and visual universe that turned the first film into a global cultural phenomenon.

At the same time, ‘Monsters, Inc. 3’ will mark a return to the cinematic world of Mike Wazowski and James P. Sullivan, characters who first appeared in the original 2001 film and whose story continued in the prequel ‘Monsters University’ in 2013. For now, the studio has not announced a director or release date for the third instalment.

Pixar’s strategy also includes new original stories. Among the announced projects is ‘Ono Ghost Market’, a film inspired by Asian mythology centred on supernatural marketplaces where humans and spirits coexist. Additionally, Domee Shi, director of ‘Turning Red’, is currently developing Pixar’s first full musical film.

According to Pete Docter, the studio’s goal is to balance nostalgia with innovation: “We want to return to universal ideas that connect with everyone. If we’re going to make films, they have to be stories we truly believe in.”

With this new slate, Pixar is combining fresh creative ideas with the return of some of its most cherished franchises to shape the studio’s next chapter on the big screen.