Disney and Pixar Reveal 'Incredibles 3' and 'Coco 2' at D23
Disney and Pixar have revealed new details about two upcoming animated films. At the D23 fan event, they showed the first concept art for 'Incredibles 3', which is set for a summer 2028 release.
D23 is a large event where Disney shares updates about its movies, shows and theme parks. Fans and reporters gather to see new announcements about upcoming films.
'Incredibles 3' is the next chapter in the popular superhero franchise. The first look at its concept art gives fans an early idea of how the film may look.
Pixar also announced news about 'Coco 2', a sequel to the 2017 film 'Coco'. Actor Benjamin Bratt will return to voice Ernesto de la Cruz, a well-known character from the original movie.
A release date for 'Coco 2' has also been set, though the summary does not give further details about the story or other cast members.
Both 'Incredibles 3' and 'Coco 2' were confirmed at the same D23 event, showing that Pixar is working on several major projects at once.
Fans of both franchises have reacted with excitement online, as these are long-awaited sequels to two of Pixar's most loved films.
More information, including full trailers and detailed plot details, is expected to be released closer to each film's release date.
Vocabulary10 words
- concept art
- early pictures showing ideas for a movie's look
- D23
- a big event where Disney shares news with fans
- franchise
- a group of connected movies or shows
- sequel
- a new movie that continues an earlier story
- cast
- the actors in a movie
- voice
- to speak the words of an animated character
- trailer
- a short video that shows parts of a movie
- reveal
- to show something new for the first time
- confirm
- to officially say that something is true
- plot
- the main events in a story
Quiz
Answer key
1. At D23 2. First-look concept art 3. Ernesto de la Cruz
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Disney and Pixar have revealed new details about two upcoming _____ films. At the D23 fan event, they showed the first concept art for 'Incredibles 3', which is set for a summer _____ release.
D23 is a large event where Disney shares updates about its movies, shows and theme parks. Fans and reporters gather to see new _____ about upcoming films.
'Incredibles 3' is the next chapter in the popular superhero _____. The first look at its concept art gives fans an early idea of how the film may look.
Pixar also announced news about 'Coco 2', a _____ to the 2017 film 'Coco'. Actor Benjamin _____ will return to voice Ernesto de la Cruz, a well-known character from the original movie.
A release date for 'Coco 2' has also been set, though the summary does not give further details about the story or other _____ members.
Both 'Incredibles 3' and 'Coco 2' were _____ at the same D23 event, showing that Pixar is working on several major projects at once.
Fans of both franchises have reacted with excitement online, as these are long-awaited _____ to two of Pixar's most loved films.
More information, including full trailers and detailed _____ details, is expected to be released closer to each film's release date.
Discussion questions
- Why do companies like Disney reveal early concept art before a movie is finished?
- Do you think sequels to popular films usually succeed? Why or why not?
- What do you enjoy about attending or following big fan events like D23?
- Which of these two sequels, 'Incredibles 3' or 'Coco 2', are you more excited about, and why?
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