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About Incredibles 3
Incredibles 3 is scheduled for release on June 16, 2028 through Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures and Pixar Animation Studios. Brad Bird returns to write and direct, reprising his duties from both 2004's The Incredibles and 2018's Incredibles 2. The project was officially announced at Disney's 2024 D23 Expo, with producer John Walker also returning to the Parr family saga.
The returning voice cast is expected to include Craig T. Nelson as Bob Parr/Mr. Incredible, Holly Hunter as Helen Parr/Elastigirl, Sarah Vowell as Violet, Huck Milner as Dash, and Samuel L. Jackson as Lucius Best/Frozone. Plot details have been kept under wraps, though Bird has indicated the film will focus more prominently on the Parr children navigating new stages of adolescence and their evolving powers.
The Incredibles franchise has grossed over $1.8 billion globally, with Incredibles 2 earning $1.24 billion alone to become one of the highest-grossing animated films ever. Incredibles 3 arrives ten years after its predecessor, continuing Pixar's strategy of carefully spaced legacy sequels.
Overview
Why this movies page exists
Brad Bird is back to direct the Parr family's third outing for Pixar and Disney. A major family-animation countdown for late-decade release.
Specificity
What makes this countdown specific
Event
Incredibles 3
Date posture
June 16, 2028 · Date confirmed · Confirmed
Source trail
Variety / Pixar · pixar.com
Content family
movies · Animation / family
Topic signals
incredibles, pixar, disney, animation, superhero
Format
Theatrical release
Franchise
The Incredibles
Studio
Pixar / Disney
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- source name; source URL; source host; public date label; machine date value; 3 fact rows; 5 topic tags
- Source and schemaCurated confirmed date
- Specific Event date emitted Source trail: Variety / Pixar at pixar.com.
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What this countdown tracks
The clock above counts down to Incredibles 3 in summer 2028, Pixar Animation Studios' third Parr family adventure, with Brad Bird returning to direct.
About this event
Incredibles 3 returns Pixar to one of its most beloved original properties, more than two decades after the 2004 original and a decade after Incredibles 2. Variety confirmed Brad Bird is back to write and direct after the studio committed publicly to the project in 2024. The film is positioned for a summer 2028 theatrical window through Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, slotting into Pixar's standard mid-June release pattern.
The Incredibles franchise has grossed more than two billion dollars worldwide and won two Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature. Bird has spoken in interviews about preserving the family-superhero dynamic that defines the series rather than chasing the broader cinematic-universe trend. Pixar's Bob Peterson and producer John Walker are also expected to return.
What to expect
Brad Bird has confirmed the original voice cast is in talks to return, including Holly Hunter as Helen Parr, Craig T. Nelson as Bob Parr, Sarah Vowell as Violet, and Samuel L. Jackson as Frozone. Per studio framing, the new film picks up after Incredibles 2 with Jack-Jack now older and his powers a central narrative engine. Expect Bird's signature blend of grounded family comedy, mid-century retro design, and Michael Giacchino's brass-heavy spy-jazz score, with action set pieces that lean on the family's distinctive abilities.
Past releases
- The Incredibles (2004): won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
- Incredibles 2 (2018): grossed over $1.2 billion worldwide and matched its predecessor's Best Animated Feature recognition with a nomination.
- Brad Bird's Pixar work also includes Ratatouille (2007), which earned him another Best Animated Feature Oscar.
How to watch
Incredibles 3 is expected to open in cinemas in summer 2028 in standard, IMAX, RealD 3D, and premium large-format presentations through Walt Disney Studios. Pixar films typically reach Disney+ around 90 to 120 days after theatrical release. International dates generally match the US window.
Related countdowns
For other Pixar and family animation, follow the Toy Story 5 countdown, the Shrek 5 countdown, the Frozen 3 countdown, and the Pixar Gatto countdown for the next original Pixar feature. Fans tracking other 2028 superhero films can also watch the Avengers: Secret Wars countdown.
FAQ
When does Incredibles 3 release? Summer 2028 in cinemas worldwide; an exact date is not yet finalized. Where can I watch Incredibles 3? Initially in theaters; on Disney+ roughly three to four months after release. Is Incredibles 3 confirmed? Yes. Pixar has confirmed the project with Brad Bird returning to direct. Will the original voices return? Brad Bird has indicated all original cast members are in active talks to reprise their roles.
Why it matters
Incredibles 3 reunites one of Pixar's most beloved families under original director Brad Bird, continuing a superhero franchise that helped define modern animated blockbusters.
The details
Key highlights
- Venue
- Wide theatrical release via Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
- Format
- Computer-animated superhero adventure, expected runtime around 115 minutes
- Headliner
- Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Samuel L. Jackson, directed by Brad Bird
- Audience
- Family audiences, kids 5-12, and nostalgic adults who grew up on the original
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How to use this movies countdown
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