Summary
Incredibles 3has gotten the green light. The animated superhero franchise began in 2004 with the original movie, which was the sixth feature ever released by Pixar, just one year after their landmark releaseFinding Nemo. Although it took fourteen years for them to follow the movie with a sequel, 2018’sIncredibles 2, the movie was a massive success, earning $1.24 billion and maintaining a record as the highest-grossing Pixar movie of all time until it was surpassed in 2024 byInside Out 2. In spite of that, thesequelIncredibles 3was not confirmed in the ensuing half decade.
Screen Rantwas in attendance at D23 2024: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, where it was announced thatIncredibles 3is in development at Pixar. Brad Bird, who directed both the original installments, is developing the project. See confirmation of the announcement below:
On X, the officialPixaraccount made a post after the live announcement at the D23, saying that the project is “officially in the works.” They did not elucidate the timeline of the project, which could be in the very early stages.
What To Expect From Incredibles 3
The Incredibles Sequel Could Still Be Years Away
Depending on how early in development theupcoming Pixar movieis,Incredibles 3could have a very long road to the screen. Animated movies take a very long time to make, so depending on what stage in the scripting and development process the movie is,it could be as long as four years or more before it hits theaters. However, though a great deal of time may have passed in the real world, the family at the core of the franchise will likely remain the roughly same ages that they were in the original 2004 movie.
This type of aging is not uncommon in animation, considering the fact that the titular familyThe Simpsonshave remained the same age since 1989. The 2018 sequel cemented theIncrediblesmovie timelinequite firmly in that vein by picking up exactly where the previous movie left off.The new movie will likely continue to feature the same voice cast, however, as the 2018 sequel kept as many members of the ensemble consistent as possible, with the exception of the younger characters. Below, see a breakdown of who voiced each major recurring character:
Bud Luckey
Jonathan Banks
While much aboutIncredibles 3remains a mystery, it seems probable that the movie will follow in the footsteps of many recent Pixar sequels, including its immediate predecessor, and become a major box office hit. If it plays its cards right, it could even reclaim the crown from theInside Outfranchise as the studio’s highest-grossing feature of all time, though on that front it also faces competition from the upcomingToy Story 5. Regardless of its performance, this announcement reveals that plenty more superhero thrills are just around the corner for Pixar.
Incredibles 3
Incredibles 3 is the anticipated continuation of Pixar’s animated superhero saga, following the Parr family as they balance their normal lives with their fight against crime. The film reportedly focuses on the familiar themes of family unity and heroism, furthering the beloved series' legacy.
