Incredibles 3 Director Announced by Pixar

Pixar veteran Pete Sohn is set to direct the third installment of Disney-Pixar's The Incredibles franchise, with Brad Bird writing the screenplay and producing the film alongside Dana Murray. Sohn, known for his work on Elemental and The Good Dinosaur, will bring a new perspective to the Parr family's adventures. The Incredibles franchise has grossed $1.8 billion at the box office, with the first two films written and directed by Bird.

The new film will mark a new chapter in the franchise's history, with Sohn carrying the torch from Bird, with whom he has a long history of collaboration. Sohn's appointment is a significant development, given his experience in directing successful films like Elemental, which earned nearly $500 million in global box office. The Incredibles franchise follows the Parr family, who live in the suburbs with their three children after being forced to hide their superpowers by a new government mandate.

The first Incredibles film was released in 2004 and won the Academy Award for best animated film the following year, while Incredibles 2 was released 14 years later and earned $1.24 billion globally. Sohn's experience in voicing characters in various Pixar movies and his nomination for the best animation feature Oscar for Elemental last year make him an ideal candidate to helm The Incredibles 3. The movie is expected to follow the Parr family, including Mr. Incredible, Elastigirl, Violet, Dash, and baby Jack-Jack, as they form an unstoppable super team to prevent villains from taking control of Metroville.

With Sohn at the helm and Bird writing the screenplay, The Incredibles 3 is expected to be a highly anticipated film, given the franchise's massive success and loyal fan base. The film's production is a significant development in the animation industry, and fans are eagerly waiting to see how Sohn will bring a new perspective to the beloved franchise.