Disney has officially greenlit Coco 2, bringing back the magic of the original film with a familiar face at the helm. CEO Bob Iger confirmed the sequel during Disney’s annual shareholder meeting on March 20, 2025. Lee Unkrich, the director of the first Coco, is returning to Pixar after stepping away in 2019. The movie is slated for release in 2029, promising a fresh chapter in this beloved story.
Talk of a Coco sequel started swirling years ago, with fans waiting since the first film dropped in 2017. Disney teased it in early 2024 on social media, but the official word came today. Filming hasn’t started yet—pre-production is just kicking off. It’s been under anticipation for nearly five years, fueled by the original’s massive $814 million haul.
This time, Coco 2 will dive deeper into Miguel’s world. The story picks up with him chasing his musical dreams, now tangled in new mysteries tied to the Land of the Dead. It’s a continuation that builds on family, music, and legacy—core threads from the first film.
Coco 2 Is Confirmed to Hit the Screen on a Date in 2029
As Bob Iger announced, Coco 2 will land in theaters in 2029—exact date is still under wraps. He shared this at the shareholder meeting in Burbank, California, on March 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM PST. No cast details are out yet, but Anthony Gonzalez might return as Miguel, given his role in the original. More names should drop as production ramps up.
The news hit Disney’s official X account right after, sparking buzz online. The first Coco premiered on November 22, 2017, running 1 hour and 45 minutes. That means the sequel’s coming 12 years later—a long gap fans have been craving to bridge. Lee Unkrich directed the original, and he’s back for this one too. Back then, he teamed with co-director Adrian Molina, who’s also returning.
The contrast? Unkrich left Pixar in 2019 after 25 years, making his comeback a big deal. The first film nabbed two Oscars—Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song. This sequel’s got big shoes to fill, and with Unkrich steering it, expectations are sky-high.
Plot of Coco So Far and What Could Be Expected of Coco 2
The original Coco follows Miguel, a 12-year-old boy voiced by Anthony Gonzalez, in a Mexican village. His family bans music because his great-great-grandfather ditched them for it. On Día de los Muertos, Miguel accidentally enters the Land of the Dead. There, he meets Héctor (Gael García Bernal), a scrappy skeleton, and learns Héctor’s his real ancestor—not the famous Ernesto de la Cruz (Benjamin Bratt).
With Mama Imelda (Alanna Ubach) and others, Miguel uncovers family secrets and lifts the music ban. It’s a tale of love and truth. For Coco 2, expect Miguel older, chasing music dreams. New Land of the Dead adventures could tie into forgotten souls or fresh family ties. No leaks yet—just hints from Disney about his next step.
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Arvind is a Senior Writer and Editor at Hilvaro, specializing in anime, entertainment, and pop culture. With a BSc in Transportation Technology, his passion for storytelling led him to a career in journalism. He has previously contributed to Sportskeeda and GameRant, covering anime and entertainment with a keen eye for detail.
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