At D23, where ScreenRant was in attendance, Pixar confirmed that Coco 2 will be released in November 2029.
Alongside the announcement, the first image was revealed, showing Miguel all grown up with a brand-new haircut.
However, the teenage protagonist must team up with Ernesto, and "Coco 2 "pushes Miguel to his limits."
The November release window means that the movie will come nearly 12 years after the original movie, which came to theaters on November 22, 2017.
The original Coco became a Pixar hit in 2017, grossing over $800 million at the box office.
Coco 2 is officially going back to the Land of the Dead.
At D23, where ScreenRant was in attendance, Pixar confirmed that Coco 2 will be released in November 2029. Alongside the announcement, the first image was revealed, showing Miguel all grown up with a brand-new haircut. He's also wearing the signature guitar.
Miguel walking on the street with his dog in Coco 2
In addition, Benjamin Bratt, who voiced the antagonist Ernesto de la Cruz, confirmed at the showcase that his villain will return in the sequel, which takes place years after the first movie. He revealed that Miguel will be a teenager and a "menace." The plot is that Ernesto wants revenge, causing Miguel to venture back to the Land of the Dead. However, the teenage protagonist must team up with Ernesto, and "Coco 2 "pushes Miguel to his limits."
Ernesto de la Cruz is back for revenge, sending Miguel on an adventure back to the land of the dead. Proving fate has a sense of humor, Miguel must team up with a handsome superstar: me.”
In March 2025, former Disney CEO Bob Iger announced the development of Coco 2. It was revealed at the time that Lee Unkrich and Adrian Molina would return as the directors.
The November release window means that the movie will come nearly 12 years after the original movie, which came to theaters on November 22, 2017. Although Pixar didn't announce the exact date, the schedule makes sense since the Day of the Dead occurs on November 1 and 2.
Meanwhile, Bratt is now the first confirmed cast member to make his return. However, it's unclear whether Anthony Gonzalez will reprise Miguel in the upcoming sequel or whether Pixar plans to recast the role.
At the end of Coco, Ernesto's crimes were exposed as the world learned about his fraud and the murder of Miguel's ancestor, Hector. A giant replica bell fell and crushed the ruined singer, but the sequel's plot details confirm that he somehow survived. While it's now confirmed that Miguel and Ernesto will be key characters returning, it's unknown whether Hector will also be a part of the new adventure.
The original Coco became a Pixar hit in 2017, grossing over $800 million at the box office. The Pixar feature also earned near-universal praise and a 97% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Months later, the movie won two Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song for "Remember Me."
It's now the latest from Pixar to spawn a franchise, joining Toy Story, Inside Out, and The Incredibles. The studio is also planning original features like Gatto, which is releasing early next year, and the now-announced Ghost Market.
Meanwhile, even with Coco 2 now in full swing, it will take a while before more details are announced, such as the full cast and even a trailer. For now, the countdown begins for Miguel's next venture into the Land of the Dead.
Coco 2 will be in theaters in November 2029.
