Disney and Pixar have officially confirmed that Coco 2 is in development. The studios unveiled the first concept artwork for the sequel on Saturday during the D23 fan event, with the image showing a now-teenage Miguel alongside his loyal dog Dante from the original film.
Coco 2 Confirmed
The sequel is expected to bring back one of the first film’s most memorable characters, with Benjamin Bratt set to reprise his role as Ernesto de la Cruz, the singer whose dark secret was exposed during Miguel’s journey in the 2017 original.
Speaking at D23, Bratt teased the storyline, saying, “To some, Miguel is a little menace who ruined a career and destroyed a legacy…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.”
While the full storyline hasn’t been revealed yet, it’s believed that Ernesto’s return will once again draw Miguel into the Land of the Dead. Héctor, who played a crucial role in Miguel’s first adventure, is also expected to return. Unlike the original film, which centred on Miguel as a 12-year-old boy, the sequel will follow his life as a teenager.
About Coco 2
The upcoming film will reunite several members of the creative team behind the original, including director Lee Unkrich, Adrian Molina, and producer Mark Nielsen, whose credits include Toy Story 4 and Inside Out 2. The songwriting team from the first film is also returning for the sequel.
Disney first announced Coco 2 in March 2025, when Disney CEO Bob Iger said the film would be “full of humor, heart, and adventure.”
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Released in 2017, the original Coco introduced audiences to Miguel, a young boy from a family that had banned music for generations. Despite objections from his family, Miguel dreams of becoming a musician and idolises Ernesto de la Cruz. The film was a box-office success, reportedly earning more than $800 million globally, and went on to win two Academy Awards. Coco 2 is scheduled to hit theatres in November 2029.
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