Pixar is considering opening the closet door once again. In a recent profile with the Wall Street Journal, Pixar’s Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter shared that the studio has been looking for ideas for a third film in the Monsters, Inc. franchise. This move comes as Disney and Pixar pivot toward a strategy of balancing fresh, original stories with the established hits that define their legacy.

While the 2013 prequel Monsters University took fans back to the duo’s college days, a potential new film would follow the 2001 original. Docter told the Wall Street Journal that the team has been "looking for ideas" but "haven’t found anything yet" to continue the story of Mike Wazowski and James P. "Sully" Sullivan. These comments follow the record-breaking success of Inside Out 2, which solidified the studio's focus on expanding its most popular cinematic universes.

No director, returning cast members, or official release dates have been confirmed for a third Monsters film yet. However, Pixar’s announced sequel slate includes Toy Story 5, scheduled for June 19, 2026, and the recently announced Incredibles 3. For now, fans will have to wait for more specifics on whether the story will revisit Boo or explore new corners of the monster world.