Fans searching for the exact Incredibles 3 release date now have a firm answer straight from Disney and Pixar. The film is set to hit theaters on June 16, 2028, and fresh details just landed this week at D23 2026.
Official Incredibles 3 Release Date
Disney confirmed the date months ago, and it has not changed since. Disney added Incredibles 3 to the summer 2028 release calendar, slotting it in right after a live-action Lilo & Stitch sequel arriving May 26, 2028. That timing places Incredibles 3 exactly ten years after Incredibles 2, which opened in June 2018.
Here’s a quick timeline of how the franchise has unfolded:
| Film | U.S. Release Date |
|---|---|
| The Incredibles | 2004 |
| Incredibles 2 | June 15, 2018 |
| Incredibles 3 | June 16, 2028 |
Fresh Updates From D23 2026
The biggest news dropped this week. At D23 2026 in Anaheim, Pixar revealed concrete release dates, directorial changes, and new story details for Incredibles 3. Disney’s incoming leadership used the event to showcase its animation slate, and the Parr family took center stage.
Director Peter Sohn walked fans through the film’s early direction. Incredibles 3 will shift its focus onto the Parr kids, putting Violet, Dash, and Jack-Jack in the spotlight when the family returns in summer 2028. That marks a notable shift from the first two films, which centered mainly on Bob and Helen Parr.
The plot also picks up a storyline left open since 2018. Pixar’s first look revealed that superheroes are legal again, but their return comes with a corporate makeover. In the third film, Violet, Dash, and Jack-Jack will move into leading roles, sneaking out at night to protect the city while hiding it from their parents.
Who’s Directing Incredibles 3?
Brad Bird wrote and directed the first two Incredibles movies, but he’s stepping back from the director’s chair this time. Incredibles 3 will be directed by Peter Sohn, known for Elemental, marking the first entry in the franchise without Brad Bird at the helm. Bird remains involved as a screenwriter and producer.
Bird has his hands full elsewhere. He’s set to direct his long-awaited project Ray Gunn, scheduled for release on December 18, 2026. That timing explains why he handed directing duties to Sohn for this installment.
The Returning Cast
The good news for longtime fans: the original voice cast is back. Craig T. Nelson reprises his role as Mr. Incredible, Holly Hunter returns as Elastigirl, and Sarah Vowell and Samuel L. Jackson are back as Violet and Frozone. Huck Milner will again voice Dash.
Beyond the main family, other beloved characters are confirmed to return. The Parr family, Frozone, and Edna Mode are all back in Incredibles 3, according to concept art Pixar shared at D23.
How We Got Here
The road to a confirmed Incredibles 3 release date took a while to unfold. Disney first announced the third installment at D23 back on August 9, 2024, with Brad Bird originally attached to write and direct. Then on June 10, 2025, reports surfaced that Peter Sohn would replace Bird as director, since Bird had committed to the Skydance Animated film Ray Gunn.
The actual release date wasn’t locked in until early 2026. Disney confirmed the release date in March 2026, giving fans a concrete date to circle on their calendars for the first time.
This isn’t uncharted territory for Pixar. Incredibles 3 marks the third time a Pixar franchise has become a trilogy, following Toy Story 3 and Cars 3. It’s also notable as the first Incredibles film without Brad Bird directing and without John Lasseter as an executive producer.
Why the Franchise Still Matters
The Incredibles brand carries serious box office weight. Incredibles 2 became Pixar’s highest-grossing film ever until Inside Out 2 took the crown in 2024. With franchise nostalgia running high and a fresh creative angle focused on the kids, expectations for Incredibles 3 are already climbing.
Pixar also used the D23 spotlight to tease its broader slate alongside Incredibles 3. The studio revealed Coco 2 for November 2029 with Benjamin Bratt returning, plus a new supernatural original film called Ghost Market set for spring 2028. That puts Incredibles 3 at the center of a packed Pixar release calendar heading into the back half of the decade.
No Trailer Yet, But Concept Art Is Here
Pixar hasn’t released a teaser trailer for Incredibles 3 yet. What fans do have is official concept art shared directly from D23 2026, giving the first visual glimpse of the Parr family’s next adventure. A full trailer typically arrives closer to release, so fans should expect more visual details as 2027 approaches.
For now, the June 16, 2028 date stands as the confirmed target, with Peter Sohn directing, Brad Bird writing, and the entire original voice cast returning to bring the Parr family’s next chapter to life.
Mark your calendar for June 16, 2028 — and let us know in the comments what you’re most hoping to see from the Parr kids’ first starring role!