A sequel to Coco is in development at Pixar Animation Studios, Disney CEO Bob Iger said Thursday.
Speaking at Disney’s Annual Shareholder Meeting, Iger announced the title, Coco 2, and said the film is still in early stages of development. The theatrical release is set for 2029.
The sequel will bring back members of the creative team from the original film, including director Lee Unkrichn and co-director Adrian Molina. Mark Nielsen Toy Story 4, Inside Out 2) will produce.
“While the film is just in the initial stages, we know it will be full of humor, heart and adventure, and we can’t wait to share more soon,” Iger said.
Coco was released in 2017, and follows a 12-year-old boy who dreams of becoming a musician, and is accidentally transported to the Land of the Dead. While there he seeks out his great-great-grandfather, a deceased musician, to help him convince their family to allow him to play music.
Coco won two Academy Awards for best animated feature and best original song, “Remember Me,” written by Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez. 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.
Disney is also planning a Coco ride-through attraction, which is slated to come to Disney California Adventure.
Source: Hollywoodreporter
