Pixar’s Blockbuster D23 2026 Lineup: ‘Incredibles 3’ Supervillain, ‘Coco 2’ Revenge Plot, and ‘Ghost Market’ Explained!
The energy inside the Anaheim Convention Center during D23 2026 was absolutely electric. While The Walt Disney Company thrilled audiences with sweeping theme park expansions and massive live-action updates, Pixar Animation Studios undeniably stole the spotlight. For fans who have been anxiously awaiting updates on their favorite animated universes—and craving fresh original stories—this year’s ultimate Disney fan event delivered in a major way.
With massive reveals for Incredibles 3, Coco 2, and a highly anticipated brand-new original film titled Ghost Market, Pixar is setting the stage for a dominant run at the box office over the next few years. Here is a complete breakdown of the new story details and theatrical releases dropped at D23.
The Parr Family Meets Their Match: ‘Incredibles 3’
When Incredibles 3 was initially teased back in 2024, details were tightly guarded. Now, Pixar has finally pulled back the curtain, confirming the super-powered sequel will officially hit theaters on June 16, 2028.
While the family’s ages will remain strictly frozen to preserve their universal family archetypes, the kids are officially taking center stage. According to the D23 preview, Dash and Violet have been sneaking out of the house at night to fight crime behind Bob and Helen’s backs. The teenage and pre-teen heroes are desperate to prove to their parents that they have what it takes to be “real Supers,” but Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl simply aren’t buying it.
This generational tension comes at the absolute worst possible time for the Parr family. Pixar revealed that The Incredibles will face an unprecedented threat: a mysterious new supervillain who is far more powerful than the entire Parr family and all the other Supers combined. With a new superhero league expanding the world’s roster of amateur heroes, and Peter Sohn taking over the directorial baton from Brad Bird, the stakes have never been higher for Bob, Helen, and the kids to prove their strength.
A Deadly Grudge: ‘Coco 2’
The second massive animated revelation was the highly anticipated preview of Coco 2. Moving full steam ahead for a November 21, 2029, theatrical release, this Thanksgiving corridor strategy mirrors the massive box office success of the original 2017 Academy Award-winning film. The sequel returns to the colorful Land of the Dead with the original visionary team of Lee Unkrich and Adrian Molina at the helm.
However, the afterlife will not be a peaceful musical reunion for the Rivera family. Pixar shocked attendees by revealing that Coco 2 will feature the return of the original film’s treacherous and narcissistic antagonist, Ernesto de la Cruz. De la Cruz has returned to the Land of the Dead seeking ultimate revenge against Miguel—who is now a teenager—for exposing his crimes and ruining his legacy. The stakes are deeply personal this time around, promising another visually stunning, tear-jerking musical journey filled with heart.
A Supernatural Adventure: ‘Ghost Market’
While sequels made major waves, Pixar also thrilled audiences with a sneak peek at a brand-new original film titled Ghost Market. Directed by Academy Award nominee Trevor Jimenez, the film is scheduled for a theatrical release in the spring of 2028.
Ghost Market promises a deeply unique and mystical adventure. The film is heavily inspired by Asian mythology, focusing on supernatural bazaars where the worlds of the living and the dead seamlessly interact. Interestingly, this visually ambitious project was initially developed as a Disney+ series. However, much like Moana 2, studio executives recognized the story’s massive cinematic potential and retooled it into a full theatrical feature. As Pixar’s 33rd animated feature, Ghost Market is shaping up to be one of the studio’s most mysterious and captivating original projects to date.
A Golden Era for Animation
Between Ghost Market and Incredibles 3 arriving in 2028, and Coco 2 bringing the music back in 2029, Pixar is doubling down on both beloved franchises and vibrant original stories. D23 2026 proved that the animation studio is fiercely dedicated to pushing the boundaries of its medium while honoring the emotional storytelling that made fans fall in love with these worlds in the first place.
