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Brad Bird Rules Out Ratatouille Sequel Amid Pixar’s Franchise Push
6/27/2026, 2:31:25 AM
Ratatouille Sequel Declined by Director
In a 2026 Collider interview, director Brad Bird said he has no plans for a *Ratatouille* sequel, repeatedly declining Pixar executives’ “little feints” and stating the story is already complete.
Background: Ratatouille’s Legacy and Pixar’s Sequel Era
The film earned six Oscar nominations, won Best Animated Feature, and grossed roughly $620-$623 million worldwide, ranking sixth in 2007 box-office. Pixar has since expanded many franchises—*Toy Story*, *Inside Out*, *Finding Nemo*, *The Incredibles*—driving sequel expectations.
Key Figures & Groups
Key figures include Brad Bird (writer-director, now scripting *Incredibles 3* and preparing *Ray Gunn* for Netflix), Patton Oswalt (Remy’s voice, open to a sequel if Bird proposes a story), and unnamed Pixar executives who have informally floated a follow-up.
Official Statements & Responses
Bird’s official response was a firm “no,” emphasizing that the narrative “was told” and that he declines repeated Pixar inquiries. Oswalt said he would return only if Bird presented an “organic” story, not a forced sequel. Pixar has not announced any sequel plan.
Criticism & Opposition
Fans expressed disappointment, with outlets noting that “Pixar fans hoping to see Remy and Linguini return may have to wait forever.” Oswalt’s willingness to reprise Remy highlights a split between audience desire and the director’s stance.
Data & Statistics
Worldwide gross: $623 million (Variety, Deadline) vs. $620 million (Hollywood Reporter). Oscar nominations: five, including original score, sound editing, sound mixing, original screenplay; win for Best Animated Feature. Box-office rank: sixth highest-grossing film of 2007.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on the exact gross, citing $623 million and $620 million (adjusted to roughly $1 billion today). No official Pixar timeline or development details for a sequel have been disclosed.
Verbatim Quotes
- “They’ve made little feints towards that to see how I would react. They’ll crack a joke, but the joke will be a little bit serious, like, ‘Would you?’ And I’m like, ‘No, we told that story.’” — Brad Bird
- “Any time you do something that ends up connecting with people, they automatically think, ‘How about another?’” — Brad Bird
- “People have mentioned it about ‘The Iron Giant,’ which is hilarious to me because the film didn’t succeed at all in its initial release. It’s caught up in time, but what would you do to follow that up? He’s lumbering around, still undiscovered? In other words, to me, that story is told.” — Brad Bird
- “Obviously, I’d love if there was a Ratatouille sequel,” — Patton Oswalt
What’s Next for Brad Bird
Bird is focusing on *Ray Gunn*, slated for Netflix in December 2026, and on scripting *Incredibles 3*, which will be directed by Peter Sohn. He remains open to future *Incredibles* projects but says *Ratatouille* will stay a standalone work.
