Disney Announces 'Coco' Sequel!

In 2017, Disney and Pixar teamed up to create one of its most beautiful and heartfelt stories to date, Coco. Coco tells the story of Miguel, a young boy growing up in his family of shoemakers, but he doesn’t feel like he quite fits in.

Due to the actions of his great-great-grandfather, there is no music allowed in their house. However, Miguel loves music, and he doesn’t think that he should be punished for something that his great-great-grandfather did before he was even born.

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Miguel believes that he is the great-great-grandson of the world-famous singer, Ernesto De La Cruz, and when he plays Ernesto’s guitar, he is transported to the land of the dead, where he meets some of his ancestors. While there, he learns that he is not Ernesto’s great-great-grandson, and that Ernesto is an evil thief who killed Miguel’s actual great-great-grandfather, Hector.

Miguel and Hector must work together to prove that Hector was trying to get back to his family when he was killed and to return Miguel to the land of the living before he becomes stuck in the land of the dead for eternity.

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In addition to telling a beautiful story, Coco is one of the most visually stunning films Disney and Pixar have created. And fans absolutely loved the film, and it made more than $800 million at the worldwide box office.

And now, we can confirm that a Coco sequel is on the way!

During The Walt Disney Company’s 2025 Annual Shareholders Meeting, Disney CEO Bob Iger revealed that Coco 2 is officially in the works and is slated for release in 2029.

Here is more on the new film from Disney:

“While the film is just in the initial stages, we know it will be full of humor, heart and adventure,” said Iger. “And we can’t wait to share more soon.”

Coco 2 reunites the team behind the original film, including director Lee Unkrich (Coco, Toy Story 3) and co-director Adrian Molina (Coco). Oscar®-winning producer Mark Nielsen (Toy Story 4, Inside Out 2) will produce.

At this time, there are no real details to share about the story that the new sequel will tell, but Inside the Magic will be sure to keep readers updated as more details are revealed!

Are you excited to hear about a Coco sequel? Who is your favorite character and who are you hoping to see in the new movie? Let us know in the comments!