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Ellen DeGeneres Returns as Dory, Marks Pixar Comeback

4/26/2026

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Ellen DeGeneres will reprise Dory in an untitled Pixar short, her first major Hollywood project since ending her talk show in 2022.
She faced toxic-workplace allegations that led to the show's 2022 cancellation and later discussed them in a 2024 Netflix stand-up special.
Industry observers say the role signals a comeback and note that the Finding Nemo franchise, which she originally voiced, remains among Pixar’s top-grossing series.

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Ellen DeGeneres will reprise Dory in an untitled Pixar short, her first major Hollywood project since ending her talk show in 2022.
She faced toxic-workplace allegations that led to the show's 2022 cancellation and later discussed them in a 2024 Netflix stand-up special.
Industry observers say the role signals a comeback and note that the Finding Nemo franchise, which she originally voiced, remains among Pixar’s top-grossing series.