Pixar considers more sequels for Cars, Incredibles, Nemo

Pixar’s Chief Creative Officer, Pete Docter, recently expressed his openness to the possibility of sequels for beloved franchises such as Cars, The Incredibles, and Finding Nemo. When asked about the potential for Toy Story and Inside Out sequels and how it relates to established intellectual properties like Finding Nemo in an interview with Variety, Docter replied, “It’s all fair game. Our philosophy from the beginning has been the same. The people have changed, but the approach is the same. We tap people that we believe in and feel like they have talent and something to say. We ask them to talk about things that are important to them. If this is impactful and powerful to a person, they’re going to get on the screen, and it will resonate with audiences.”

In his remarks, Docter hinted that any future sequels, including potential installments in the Cars and The Incredibles franchises, would be less about revisiting old ground and more about telling stories that remain relevant and meaningful to today’s audience. He emphasized the studio’s commitment to finding talented individuals who can explore universal themes and address life issues that resonate with audiences. While Pixar’s films may appear to revolve around fish, cars, and monsters on the surface, Docter explained that beneath that, they are truly about all of us and the universal challenges we face, such as loss, parenthood, and finding our place in the world.

Docter’s involvement with Pixar traces back to the studio’s early days when he contributed as an original writer, animator, and story artist for the groundbreaking film Toy Story in 1995. He went on to make his directorial debut with Monsters, Inc. Over the years, Pixar’s computer-animated approach, showcased in films like Up and A Bug’s Life, revolutionized the industry and set a new standard for animation. This marked a significant contrast to Disney’s traditional hand-drawn 2D animation style, which had dominated the animation landscape with films like The Little Mermaid and The Lion King. Pixar and Disney eventually formed a formidable rivalry, which eventually led to Pixar’s acquisition by Disney in 2006.

While Docter has transitioned to a role primarily focused on executive production for Disney’s animated projects, his directorial credits include the critically acclaimed Soul, where he collaborated with Kemp Powers, the director of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Docter continues to oversee upcoming films such as Elementals, Elio, and Inside Out, as he strives to maintain the success and impact of animated films in 2023 and beyond.

Aside from his work at Pixar, Docter has also been involved in the documentary film Pencils Vs Pixels, which explores the decline of mainstream 2D animation in Hollywood. The documentary features industry heavyweights like Tina Price, known for her work on Hercules, and Seth MacFarlane, the creator of Family Guy. Narrated by Ming-Na Wen, recognized for her roles in Mulan and The Book of Boba Fett, Pencils Vs Pixels includes Docter’s insights into the industry’s shift towards computer-generated 3D animation, which eventually became the industry standard.

Pencils Vs Pixels recently premiered at the 2023 Annecy Film Festival and is set to have a wider release later this year, providing audiences with a deeper understanding of the animation industry’s evolution and the challenges faced by traditional 2D animation in the face of technological advancements. With Docter’s involvement and the participation of notable figures in the field, the documentary promises to offer valuable insights into the past, present, and future of animation.

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