"Coco 2" will reunite the original film's directors Lee Unkrich ("Coco," "Toy Story 3") and co-director Adrian Molina ("Coco"). Oscar-winning producer Mark Nielsen ("Toy Story 4," "Inside Out 2") will produce the film.

Disney and Pixar are returning to Land of the Dead for “Coco 2,” which is slated to release in 2029. Disney’s CEO Bob Iger announced the sequel during the company’s annual shareholder meeting, saying While the film is just in the initial stages,