Archive · 16 Aug 2026
Coco 2: Teenage Miguel Returns in Pixar's 2029 Sequel
Coco 2 is a new animated movie from Disney and Pixar.
It continues the story of the first movie, Coco, which came out in 2017.
In the first movie, a boy named Miguel loved music and went on an adventure in the Land of the Dead.
In the new movie, Miguel is a teenager, and his loyal dog Dante is back by his side.
A famous singer named Ernesto de la Cruz is also coming back.
Ernesto is angry because Miguel exposed his secrets and ruined his career.
He wants revenge and sends Miguel back to the Land of the Dead.
The movie is expected to come out in November 2029.
The same director and songwriting team from the first movie are helping make it.
The first Coco movie made over $800 million and won two Academy Awards.
Disney and Pixar confirmed Coco 2 and unveiled the first concept art at the D23 fan event, showing teenage Miguel with his dog Dante.
Benjamin Bratt will reprise his role as Ernesto de la Cruz, who returns seeking revenge and sends Miguel on an adventure back to the Land of the Dead.
Set several years after the 2017 original, the sequel centers on Miguel's life as a teenager and is expected in theaters in November 2029.
Lee Unkrich returns to direct, joined by Adrian Molina, producer Mark Nielsen, and the original songwriting team.
The 2017 Coco grossed more than $800 million worldwide and won two Academy Awards, including Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song.
- Who
- Disney and Pixar, with Benjamin Bratt reprising his role as Ernesto de la Cruz, and returning filmmakers Lee Unkrich, Adrian Molina, and Mark Nielsen.
- What
- First concept art for the Coco 2 sequel was revealed, showing teenage Miguel with Dante, and Ernesto de la Cruz was confirmed to return for revenge.
- When
- The concept art was unveiled at the D23 fan event on Saturday; the film was first announced in March 2025 and is expected in theaters in November 2029.
- Where
- The announcement was made at the D23 fan event, and the story sends Miguel back to the Land of the Dead.
- Why
- Ernesto de la Cruz seeks revenge after Miguel exposed his career and legacy, sending Miguel on a new adventure.
- Studios
- Disney and Pixar
- Expected release
- November 2029
- First announced
- March 2025
- Returning cast
- Benjamin Bratt as Ernesto de la Cruz
- Director
- Lee Unkrich
- Producer
- Mark Nielsen
- Original film box office
- More than $800 million worldwide
- Original film awards
- Two Academy Awards, including Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song for 'Remember Me'
