‘Coco 2’: Benjamin Bratt Returning As Ernesto de la Cruz; Release Date Set – D23

Benjamin Bratt took the stage at D23 tonight to tell the crowd that he’s coming back to play the spiritual legendary singer Ernesto de la Cruz in Coco 2. The film is set to bow in November 2029. The big deal in part 2 is that young Miguel is no longer a boy but a teenager. Related Stories Culture The 30 Highest-Grossing Animated Films Of All Time At The Global Box Office News The 65 Movies That Have Made More Than $1 Billion At The Global Box Office “He’s a little menace who ruined a career and destroyed a legend,” said Bratt, “Ernesto de la Cruz is back for revenge…proving that fate has twists.” RELATED: ‘Kingdom Hearts’ Series Announced For Disney+ – D23 It was also revealed today that Coco is part of the next Kingdom Hearts video game that’s set to come out. Watch on Deadline Disney’s then CEO Bob Iger announced the sequel in March 2025 during the conglom’s annual shareholder meeting. The movie is eyeing a 2029 theatrical release. RELATED: Deadline’s Full Coverage Of Disney’s D23 Fan Event RELATED: 45 Of The Most Anticipated Movies Of 2026 RELATED: 25 Theatrical And Streaming Movies To Look Forward To This Summer RELATED: Bob Iger, Dwayne Johnson, Anne Hathaway & Jerry Bruckheimer Among Disney Legends Class Of 2026