Disney and D23 announce that Benjamin Bratt reprises his role as Ernesto de la Cruz in “Coco 2.” The outlets report the sequel is scheduled for a theatrical release in November 2029 and centers on a new chapter involving the afterlife and music that defined the original.
Both sources describe Miguel’s situation changing in the sequel: he is no longer a boy but is depicted as older, transitioning into his teenage years. Times of India and Deadline also frame Ernesto de la Cruz as a central figure in the story’s conflict, with one outlet specifically characterizing him as the sequel’s villain.
The announcements also link the project to key creative leadership. Times of India credits Lee Unkrich and Adrian Molina with directing the film and highlights the sequel’s continuation of the established narrative. Deadline’s coverage similarly emphasizes the casting return and the sequel’s release timing, presenting the event at D23 as the platform for the new information.
