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Pixar has announced the development of the third installment of the film "Monsters, Inc." during an interview with The Wall Street Journal promoting its new movie "Hoppers". The original film, directed by Pixar's current Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter, was released in 2001 and achieved great success, grossing over $528 million worldwide.
The "Monsters, Inc." franchise later expanded with the prequel film "Monsters University" in 2013, and the series "Monsters at Work", which aired on Disney+ and ran for two seasons starting in 2021.
Upcoming Pixar Release Dates
Pixar has not yet revealed additional details about the cast or storyline of "Monsters, Inc. 3," but it has announced other significant release dates including:
- "Incredibles 3", scheduled for release in 2028.
- The anticipated sequel to "Coco", expected in 2029.
- "Toy Story 5", which is expected to be another major hit for the studio.
New Projects, Music, and Mythology-Inspired Films
The newspaper also revealed that Pixar is working on its first musical film, in addition to a movie titled "Ono Ghost Market", inspired by Asian myths about supernatural markets where the living meet the dead.
Meanwhile, "Hoppers" is achieving significant success at the U.S. box office, with expected opening weekend revenues exceeding $40 million, marking the highest opening for an original animated film since "Coco" in 2017.
This news has been re-edited based on a report published on hollywoodreporter.com, while maintaining the core facts presented in the source.
