🎬 COCO 2
November 7, 2025
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COCO 2: RETURN TO THE LAND OF THE DEAD – A JOURNEY BEYOND MUSIC AND MEMORY
Pixar is officially bringing back one of its most beloved worlds with the announcement of COCO 2, the long-awaited sequel to the Oscar-winning masterpiece Coco (2017). After years of fan requests and whispers across the animation community, the studio confirmed that Coco 2 is in active development — promising a heartwarming, visually breathtaking, and deeply emotional continuation of Miguel’s journey through the Land of the Dead.
A STORY OF LEGACY, FAMILY, AND DESTINY
Set several years after the events of the first film, Coco 2 follows a now-teenage Miguel Rivera, whose musical talent has made him a sensation across Mexico. However, fame comes with a price — Miguel struggles to balance his rising career with his family’s traditions and the spiritual bond he shares with his ancestors.
When a mysterious melody calls him back to the Land of the Dead, Miguel discovers that something is wrong in the afterlife — memories are fading faster than ever before, and the bridge that connects the living and the dead is weakening. Determined to save the connection between both worlds, Miguel must embark on a new journey filled with old friends, haunting secrets, and a revelation that could change his family’s destiny forever.
A VISUAL AND MUSICAL CELEBRATION
According to Pixar insiders, Coco 2 will feature groundbreaking animation that pushes the boundaries of color, light, and texture. The Land of the Dead is said to be “more alive than ever,” featuring new regions inspired by Mexican folklore, Mayan mythology, and Día de los Muertos traditions that were not explored in the original.
Music, once again, takes center stage — with a brand-new soundtrack blending traditional mariachi, modern Latin pop, and emotional orchestral themes. Composer Michael Giacchino returns, promising melodies that “speak to both the living and the departed.” Rumors also suggest a touching new duet between Miguel and his late great-great-grandfather, Héctor, in a song titled “Echoes of Remember Me.”
VOICE CAST AND PRODUCTION
Anthony Gonzalez reprises his role as Miguel, joined by Gael García Bernal as Héctor and Alanna Ubach as Mamá Imelda. Several new characters are expected to join the story, including a mysterious spirit guide and a long-lost member of the Rivera family who holds the key to saving the afterlife.
Directed by Adrian Molina, who co-directed the first Coco, the sequel is described as “a love letter to memory, culture, and time itself.” Producer Darla K. Anderson revealed that the film “will explore what it truly means to be remembered — and what happens when even memory begins to fade.”
RELEASE DATE AND EXPECTATIONS
While Pixar has not yet confirmed an exact date, industry reports suggest that Coco 2 is set for release in late 2026, just in time for Día de los Muertos celebrations. The sequel is already one of the most anticipated animated films of the decade, with fans eagerly awaiting the next chapter in Miguel’s story.
If the first film made audiences laugh, cry, and reflect on the power of family, Coco 2 promises to go even deeper — exploring the fragile line between life, death, and the music that binds them forever.