“Coco 2” is in the works at Pixar Animation Studios. The announcement was made by CEO Bob Iger during the Walt Disney Company’s annual meeting of shareholders. This is a sequel to Disney and Pixar’s follow up to the 2017 hit animated feature film, “Coco”.
“While the film is just in the initial stages, we know it will be full of humor, heart and adventure,” said Iger. “And we can’t wait to share more soon.”
RETURNING CREATIVE TEAM TO “COCO 2”
According to Disney, “Coco 2” will reunite the team behind the original film. This includes Oscar-winning director Lee Unkrich, and co-director Adrian Molina. As well as Oscar-winning producer Mark Nielson will produce
ABOUT DISNEY PIXAR’S “COCO”
Disney and Pixar’s “Coco” introduced Miguel, a 12-year-old with dreams of becoming a musician despite his family’s generations-old ban on music, who ventures to the vibrant Land of the Dead to unlock the real story behind his family history.
“Coco” won two Academy Awards for best animated feature and best original song (“Remember Me”). The film also won a Golden Globe® for best motion picture–animated, a BAFTA for best animated film, and critics’ choice awards for best animated feature and best song (“Remember Me”).
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During its theatrical run “Coco”, made over $814 million according to Box Office Mojo, and has been embraced by the Mexican community for its interpretation of Mexican culture .
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