Coco 2: Pixar Confirms Teenage Miguel’s Return for November 2029

At Disney’s D23 fan event, Pixar unveiled “Coco 2,” slated for a November 2029 theatrical release. The sequel will feature Miguel as a teenager and returns Benjamin Bratt as the voice of Ernesto de la Cruz. Original directors Lee Unkrich and Adrian Molina are confirmed to helm the project, with veteran producer Mark Nielsen attached. Concept art presented at the showcase shows a teenage Miguel with a new haircut, accompanied by his dog Dante.

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The first “Coco” opened on November 22, 2017, earning more than $822 million worldwide and winning Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song (“Remember Me”). Its critical acclaim and box-office success prompted Disney and Pixar to expand the property, including a planned attraction at Disney California Adventure and future video-game integration.

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Concept art depicts Miguel walking the streets of the Land of the Dead with Dante, hinting at new allies and challenges.

Coco 2 Release Window, Plot Details & First Look At Teenage Miguel Officially Revealed

Lee Unkrich, Oscar-winning director of “Toy Story 3,” and Adrian Molina, co-director of the original “Coco,” will direct the sequel. Mark Nielsen, known for “Toy Story 4” and “Inside Out 2,” will produce. No full cast list has been released; sources differ on whether Anthony Gonzalez will reprise Miguel’s voice.

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• Original “Coco” box-office: > $800 million worldwide.

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• Rotten Tomatoes score for the original: 97 % (per ScreenRant).

Coco 2 Release Window, Plot Details & First Look At Teenage Miguel Officially Revealed

• Recent Pixar releases (“Toy Story 5,” “Inside Out 2”) each surpassed $1 billion globally, indicating strong franchise performance that the sequel aims to continue.

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• “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,” — Bob Iger, former disney CEO

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• Benjamin Bratt (onstage at D23) framed Miguel as a “little menace” and explained that Ernesto’s revenge will drive the new story.

Coco 2 Release Window, Plot Details & First Look At Teenage Miguel Officially Revealed

Pixar has indicated that further details—such as a full cast announcement, trailer, or exact release day—will be shared in future Disney presentations. The November 2029 window aligns with the Day of the Dead observances on November 1 (occurred), suggesting thematic timing for the sequel’s debut.

Coco 2 Release Window, Plot Details & First Look At Teenage Miguel Officially Revealed

• “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,” — Bob Iger, former disney CEO

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