Pixar is officially heading back to Monstropolis. In a recent interview with The Wall Street Journal, Pixar Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter confirmed that Monsters, Inc. 3 is currently in development. This announcement marks the first big-screen return to the world of Mike and Sulley since the 2013 prequel Monsters University.

The studio is also expanding into new territory with its first-ever feature-length musical. Domee Shi, the Academy Award-winning director behind Turning Red, has been tapped to lead the project. While the specific musical genre and plot details remain under wraps, the film represents a landmark shift for the studio’s traditional storytelling format.

Docter further detailed upcoming original projects titled Ono Ghost Market and Gatto. These titles join a busy release calendar that includes the original film Hoppers, which is scheduled for 2026, and the highly anticipated Toy Story 5. Pixar is currently focusing on a strategy that balances brand-new intellectual property with its most successful legacy franchises.