“Coco” is getting a sequel. Walt Disney Firm CEO Bob Iger stated Thursday that “Coco 2” is presently in growth at Pixar Animation Studios.
“While the film is just in the initial stages, we know it will be full of humor, heart and adventure,” Iger stated on the firm’s shareholders assembly.
The sequel will reunite the artistic staff behind the primary, together with administrators Lee Unkrich and Adrian Molina. “Coco” adopted Miguel, a 12-year-old boy with musical goals who goes to the Land of the Lifeless to search out out extra about his household’s historical past.
The unique grossed over $814 million on the worldwide field workplace and gained two Oscars, for greatest animated function and greatest tune for the catchy hit “Remember Me.” It additionally gained a Golden Globe and the BAFTA for greatest animated movie.
“Coco” was Pixar’s first function movie with a lead character from a minority group, and one of many largest American productions ever to function an virtually completely Latino solid.
“Coco 2” is reportedly eyeing a 2029 theatrical launch.
