Pixar will return to the Land of the Dead in 2029 with Coco 2. New D23 concept art depicts Miguel traveling through the glowing city again. The sequel opens November 21, 2029.
Disney Studios release calendar update: Coco 2 is the updated title of an untitled Pixar film dated for November 21, 2029.
— Boxoffice Pro (@BoxOffice) August 17, 2026
We are officially returning to the Land of the Dead in 2029 with Coco 2.
— Pixar (@Pixar) August 14, 2026
Benjamin Bratt Returns as Ernesto de la Cruz
Benjamin Bratt will reprise his role as Ernesto de la Cruz.
Remember me? Benjamin Bratt will reprise his role as Ernesto de la Cruz in Coco 2.
— Pixar (@Pixar) August 14, 2026
The first film exposed the celebrated musician as the man who murdered Miguel's great-great-grandfather Héctor and stole his songs. Pixar has not said how Ernesto returns or identified the sequel's directors and additional cast.
Boxoffice Pro recorded the November 21, 2029 date from Disney's updated theatrical calendar.
Sources: Pixar's 2029 announcement and concept art and Pixar's Benjamin Bratt announcement.