Disney’s $823M Fantasy Epic Crosses a Massive Streaming Milestone Ahead of Its Sequel

Miguel’s journey in Coco

Released in 2017, Coco follows Miguel, a 12-year-old boy in Mexico who enters the Land of the Dead after playing his musical idol’s guitar in a mausoleum. There, he meets the spirit of his great-great-grandfather and seeks help returning to the living world.

Miguel also tries to undo his family’s ban on music, imposed when he was young. The animated musical fantasy combines that family conflict with a story set across the worlds of the living and the dead.

Streaming rankings remain strong

Coco has now spent more than 50 days on Disney+ in the United States. As of November 12, 2026, it was ranked ninth on the US platform chart and fifth worldwide.

The film’s continued presence comes nine years after its theatrical release. Its performance suggests it continues to connect with viewers in the US and elsewhere.

Acclaim and cultural detail

The film has received strong reviews from critics and audiences. Its animation, voice performances, music and emotional focus on family have been cited among its strengths. Coco’s story also shows respect for Mexican culture. Those qualities have helped sustain its popularity and contributed to its role in Pixar’s expanding franchise plans.

Coco 2 set for 2029

No plot details have been confirmed. Benjamin Bratt has been reported as returning to play Ernesto, Miguel’s idol, whom Miguel encounters in the Land of the Dead.