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Jonathan Garson to Succeed Jim Morris as Pixar President
Pixar says Jonathan Garson will become its president on Jan.
4, 2027.
He will succeed Jim Morris, who has been president for 12 of his 21 years at the studio and will become president emeritus.
Garson joined Pixar in 2010 and most recently oversaw its operations; as president, he will lead production and operations.
Morris will step back from day-to-day leadership but remain involved in talent development, mentoring and technology initiatives, and serve as executive producer of Incredibles 3.
Pixar also promoted longtime producer Jonas Rivera to executive vice president of creative, where he will work with Garson and chief creative officer Pete Docter.
The changes reshape leadership at the California animation studio while keeping Docter in charge of its creative direction.
Pixar’s next announced film is Gatto, due in theaters on March 5, 2027; Incredibles 3 is slated for June 2028.
Jonathan Garson will become Pixar’s president on Jan. 4, 2027, succeeding Jim Morris.
Morris will move to the role of president emeritus after 12 years as president and 21 years at Pixar.
Garson will oversee Pixar’s production and operations, partnering with Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter.
Jonas Rivera will take on an expanded creative executive vice president role, leading filmmakers and development.
Morris will remain executive producer of Incredibles 3 and focus on talent development, mentoring and technology initiatives.
- Who
- Jonathan Garson will succeed Jim Morris as Pixar president. Pete Docter will remain chief creative officer, and Jonas Rivera will take on an expanded creative role.
- What
- Pixar announced a leadership change, with Morris moving to president emeritus.
- When
- The changes take effect Jan. 4, 2027.
- Where
- Pixar Animation Studios, based in Emeryville, California.
- Why
- Not stated
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Jim Morris joined Pixar after working at Lucasfilm and ILM.
Jonathan Garson joined Pixar.
Morris was named Pixar president, succeeding Ed Catmull.
Garson is set to become president as Morris transitions to president emeritus.
Incredibles 3, with Morris continuing as executive producer, is scheduled for a theatrical release.
- Effective date
- Jan. 4, 2027
- Morris’s Pixar tenure
- 21 years, including 12 as president
- Garson’s Pixar start
- 2010
- Garson’s new remit
- Oversees Pixar production and operations
- Rivera’s new role
- Executive vice president of creative
- Incredibles 3 release
- June 16, 2028
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What people are saying
Leading Pixar has been the privilege of a lifetime, and I’m honored to have been a steward of its legacy alongside extraordinary artists, storytellers, and technologists who keep redefining what animation can do and expanding the art of cinema
Looking ahead, I can’t think of anyone better than Jonathan to carry the legacy of this beloved studio forward. He’s a Pixar person through and through, a fierce champion of our films, our people and our culture. Pixar is in very good hands
Having worked closely with Jim Morris for more than 20 years, I have enormous respect for his leadership and unwavering commitment to Pixar and its people