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Pixar Unveils First Look at “Incredibles 3” at D23
8/15/2026, 6:01:59 AM
Core Reveal at Disney’s D23 Expo
During Disney’s D23 Entertainment Showcase, Pixar presented concept art and plot outlines for the third installment of the *Incredibles* franchise. The film is slated to open on June 16, 2028. The announcement confirmed that the story will shift focus to the Parr children—Violet, Dash and Jack-Jack—who are secretly leaving the house at night to protect the city. Long-time voice talent Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Sarah Vowell, Huck Milner and Samuel L. Jackson are all confirmed to return.
Background & Context
*The Incredibles* debuted in 2004, followed by *Incredibles 2* in 2018. The sequel held Pixar’s highest-grossing title until *Inside Out 2* in 2024. Pixar first announced work on a third film at the August 2024 D23 event and later confirmed the 2028 release in March 2026. Brad Bird, writer-director of the first two movies, will serve as writer and executive producer, while Peter Sohn—director of *The Good Dinosaur* and *Elemental*—takes over directing duties.
Plot Details & Creative Team
Pete Docter explained that the new “Superhero League” is an entrepreneur-driven, heavily sponsored organization built on branding, marketing and merchandising. The Parr children are eager to prove themselves as “real supers,” but their nightly escapades create tension at home and strain their ability to manage Jack-Jack’s volatile powers. The story will also explore the idea that, although supers are legal again, “not all supers are good.” Brad Bird will focus on his long-gestating passion project *Ray Gunn*, slated for a December 18, 2026 release on Netflix.
Official Statements & Responses
Brad Bird confirmed his continued involvement as writer and executive producer, noting that preserving the “archetypal aspect” of the young heroes was essential to the sequel’s direction.
Data & Statistics
- Release date: June 16, 2028 (occurs).
- Franchise box-office record: *Incredibles 2* held the title of Pixar’s highest-grossing film until *Inside Out 2* in 2024.
- Creative shift: Peter Sohn replaces Brad Bird as director; Bird remains writer and executive producer.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Variety, TheWrap and ScreenRant list a June 16, 2028 opening, while DarkHorizons reports June 18, 2028. No official clarification has been issued. Outlets confirm the presence of a “Superhero League,” but its structure, acronym and the primary villain remain undisclosed.
