Coco 2 Sets November 2029 Release as Teenage Miguel Faces Ernesto de la Cruz Again
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Updated · TheWrap · Aug 15
Coco 2 Sets November 2029 Release as Teenage Miguel Faces Ernesto de la Cruz Again
3 articles · Updated · TheWrap · Aug 15
Summary
November 2029 is the theatrical target for “Coco 2,” which moves the story several years forward with Miguel now a teenager.
Benjamin Bratt returns as Ernesto de la Cruz, with the sequel reviving the original villain as he seeks revenge on Miguel for ruining his afterlife; Hector also returns.
Lee Unkrich and Adrian Molina are back after the sequel’s March 2025 announcement, and the original songwriting team will write new music.
“Coco” gives Pixar a strong base for the follow-up after grossing $823 million worldwide and winning Oscars for best animated feature and original song.
Disney is also expanding the franchise beyond film, with a “Coco” ride due next year at California Adventure and a “Kingdom Hearts IV” appearance set for 2027.
Will Coco 2 capture the profound emotional magic of the original, or does a revenge plot risk ruining the first movie's perfect ending?
With Ernesto thoroughly disgraced previously, how will the villain possibly orchestrate his revenge against an older Miguel in the highly anticipated sequel?