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Disney unveils a first look at Coco 2, showing a teenage Miguel alongside Dante as the Pixar sequel moves toward a November 2029 release. Benjamin Bratt will reprise Ernesto de la Cruz; Lee Unkrich returns to direct with Adrian Molina producing. The story sends Miguel back to the Land of the Dead to face de la Cruz’s revenge while teaming up with a new superstar ally.
Pete Docter revealed at D23 that Incredibles 3 will put Violet and Dash in the lead as they prove they’re real supers, while a powerful new villain tests the Parr family and Bob’s relevance in a world where supers are legal again; the Brad Bird–written threequel is directed by Peter Sohn and slated for a June 2028 release.
Disney announced Coco 2 at D23, a sequel set a few years after the original that centers on a teenage Miguel. Benjamin Bratt will reprise Ernesto de la Cruz as the vengeful antagonist, and the film is slated for a November 2029 theatrical release. The project brings back key creatives, including director Lee Unkrich and co-director Adrian Molina, with Mark Nielsen producing, continuing Coco’s award-winning legacy and paving the way for further Coco expansions, including a Disneyland attraction.
Pixar released the first look at Incredibles 3 during the D23 showcase, confirming the Parr family—Violet, Dash, and Jack-Jack—will lead the story in a post-legal-superhero world. Peter Sohn takes over directing from Brad Bird (who remains involved as a writer), with Bird also pursuing his own project Ray Gunn. The returning voice cast includes Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Sarah Vowell, and Samuel L. Jackson, and Edna Mode is back; the film was announced at D23 in 2024 and is slated for a June 16, 2028 theatrical release.
Toy Story 5 arrives on digital platforms August 18, with the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and DVD versions—and a limited-edition 4K SteelBook—releasing September 22, plus a raft of bonus features like Taylor Swift music videos and behind-the-scenes material as Pixar keeps the billion-dollar momentum going.
Disney and TikTok are piloting a program that lets opt‑in TikTok creators use assets from hundreds of Disney properties (including Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar) to make fan videos for both TikTok and Disney Plus, with perks like increased visibility and exclusive events, launching in the US first and expanding later; Disney notes this follows past exploratory talks with AI partners, though no AI-tool restrictions are stated.
Toy Story 5 crossed $1 billion at the global box office on its sixth weekend, after a $312M global opening and a $34M frame (including $10M domestic), making Pixar the sixth studio to reach $1B and the third 1B film of 2026, while setting a new franchise record ahead of Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Toy Story 5 has crossed $1.022 billion worldwide, becoming the year’s highest-grossing release with $448 million domestic and $573 million international. It opened to $160 million and is on track to surpass Toy Story 4’s $1.07 billion, underscoring strong franchise performance for Pixar even as Disney pursues layoffs in the animation division.
Disney announced its third round of layoffs this year, affecting Disney Entertainment Television, ESPN, corporate, and Disney Studios, with Pixar’s Emeryville unit hardest hit (roughly 116 cuts per sources). The move fits a broader push to make Disney more agile as it shifts focus from streaming to theatrical releases; despite Toy Story 5’s strong opening (worldwide about $312 million, $160 million domestic), Pixar’s original projects have underperformed, and the company has trimmed staff in prior years. As of late 2025, Disney employed around 230,000 people globally.
Disney’s third round of layoffs under CEO Josh D’Amaro hits Pixar as the animation studio shifts to a “long and lean” production model, capping labor at about 16,500 person‑weeks per project and cutting hundreds of jobs—even as Pixar’s 2026 releases, including Toy Story 5 (which has already earned around $958 million globally) and Hoppers, perform strongly at the box office.
Disney is cutting several hundred jobs across ESPN, Disney Entertainment Television, and its studios, with Pixar bearing the bulk of the reductions in production and operations as the company tightens its output toward fewer, higher‑quality theatrical releases and streaming. The layoffs follow earlier rounds in April, affecting National Geographic and other units, amid a broader restructuring; Pixar has released Hoppers and Toy Story 5 this year, the latter nearing the billion-dollar mark.
Disney is cutting several hundred jobs across Disney Entertainment Television and Studios, with National Geographic and Pixar among the most affected; ESPN layoffs are tied to a NFL deal, and NatGeo has been the hardest hit this round while Pixar’s cuts are in the high single digits. CEO Josh D’Amaro has signaled ongoing efficiency reviews as the company restructures to stay agile, and Disney’s headcount was about 231,000 at the end of fiscal 2025.
Disney is cutting hundreds of jobs in a new round of corporate streamlining, with Pixar reportedly hit hardest and ESPN seeing some on‑air talent losses, as CEO Josh D’Amaro continues the “One Disney” overhaul that began earlier this year and reshapes marketing, entertainment, and studios amid fast-changing tech and media dynamics.
Toy Story 5 follows Jessie stepping up as Bonnie grapples with Lilypad, a new, always-connected toy, blending toy-world adventures with Inside Out–style emotions; the film rhymes with Inside Out more than it rehashes it, highlighting loneliness and seeking connection, though it’s uneven and sits toward the bottom of the franchise.
Brad Bird has dismissed Pixar’s interest in a Ratatouille sequel, telling Collider that he has no desire to continue Remy’s story and that “we told that story.” Pixar executives had floated the idea over the years, but Bird is focused on other projects (including a future Incredibles film) and believes the original Ratatouille stands on its own, despite fan interest and occasional comments from collaborators.