Coco

Despite a generations-old ban on music in his family, a curious boy named Miguel dreams of becoming a musician. He idolizes a long gone star and longs to play his own songs. When a mysterious accident sends him into a dazzling realm where the dead still travel among the living, Miguel teams up with a charming trickster named Hector. The pair wander a vibrant, perilous world filled with color, sound, and memory as they race to uncover clues about Miguel's ancestry. The adventure becomes a test of family ties, personal passion, and the meaning of home. Along the way, Miguel discovers secrets about his family that charm and challenge him. The film blends humor, heart and spectacle. It's unforgettable.

Directed by Lee Unkrich, Coco comes from a collaboration of creators including Enrico Casarosa, Adrian Molina and Matthew Aldrich. It draws on Mexican Day of the Dead traditions to tell a family centered, music filled adventure. It is a Pixar Animation Studios release from Walt Disney Pictures. The film marks a collaboration of animators, storytellers and musicians. It also features a diverse cast.

The film earned two Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song Remember Me. It received widespread praise for its artistry, emotional warmth, and respectful portrayal of culture, earning a place among animated cinema's standout achievements.

Coco helped bring Day of the Dead imagery into mainstream cinema, pairing bright visuals with a musical storytelling approach. Its focus on memory and family resonated across ages and cultures, influencing later animated works and conversations about tradition, identity, and connection.

Critics praised Coco for its warmth, craft, and originality, while keeping a strong emotional core. The film centers on themes of belonging, memory, and choosing between personal dreams and family bonds, all wrapped in a joyful, inventive musical world.