The Incredibles' Next Generation
Pixar's Incredibles 3 Set for Summer 2028, Shifts Focus to Parr Kids Leading Action
Key Points
A new Super Hero League (SHL), described as a corporate-sponsored team of superheroes, is introduced, signaling an organized, franchise-level approach to heroics in Incredibles 3.
The first concept art shown at D23 features Mr. Incredible in his original blue/black costume (not the modern red suit) as he lifts a large object, hinting at a nod to the franchise’s early look.
Peter Sohn will direct Incredibles 3, taking over from Brad Bird, who remains as writer and mentor; Sohn previously directed Elemental and The Good Dinosaur and was chosen to carry the torch with Bird and Pete Docter’s backing.
The 2028 release is firmly set for summer (with a specific date of June 18, 2028), and the film will keep Violet, Dash, and Jack-Jack at their current ages with no time jump from Incredibles 2.
Jack-Jack’s powers are growing and becoming harder to control, setting up a plot thread where the family faces a villain more powerful than the entire clan as the kids step into lead roles.
Pixar has officially confirmed Incredibles 3, set for a June 18, 2028 release, making it one of the most anticipated sequels in the studio's history. The announcement came at Disney's D23 fan event in Anaheim, where the first concept art was shown to a packed crowd, according to CNET.
The film marks a major shift for the franchise. Violet, Dash, and Jack-Jack now lead the action, with Bob and Helen Parr stepping back to supervise — and worry — from the sidelines. It is the final chapter of a trilogy that began more than 20 years ago.
Parr Kids Take the Wheel as Teen Heroes
In Incredibles 3, the story picks up right after Incredibles 2 — no time jump. The kids sneak out at night to fight crime while their parents try to keep them safe. Jack-Jack is at the center of a key plot thread: his powers are growing fast and becoming very hard to control, Head Topics reported.
The family also faces their biggest threat yet. A new villain is introduced who may be more powerful than the entire Parr family combined. On top of that, a corporate-sponsored team called the Super Hero League, or SHL, enters the picture — bringing a franchise-style approach to heroics that could complicate things for the Parrs.
Peter Sohn Steps Up, Brad Bird Passes the Torch
Peter Sohn will direct Incredibles 3, taking over from Brad Bird, who created the original films. Bird stays on as writer and mentor. Sohn previously directed Elemental and The Good Dinosaur at Pixar. Bird and Pixar chief Pete Docter both backed Sohn to carry the story forward, according to Slash Film.
The handoff is being framed as intentional and respectful. Bird is shaping the script while Sohn leads the creative vision. All core voice cast members are expected to return. The goal, sources say, is to honor the original films while giving the next generation of Parrs their own moment.
First Concept Art Hints at a Nostalgic Visual Nod
The first concept art shown at D23 features Mr. Incredible in his original blue and black costume — not the red suit fans know from the sequels. He is shown lifting a large object, a classic power pose. Head Topics noted the image suggests the film may tip its hat to the early look of the franchise.
The D23 showcase in Anaheim also featured reveals for other Pixar projects, including Coco 2, also set for summer 2028, Slash Film reported. Pete Docter used the event to mark Pixar's 40th anniversary, making the Incredibles 3 announcement part of a larger celebration of the studio's history.
Trilogy's End Opens Door to Spin-Offs and New Stories
Incredibles 3 is being billed as the conclusion to the trilogy. But Pixar is not closing the door on the world. The studio has signaled that spin-offs or series could follow, focused on characters beyond the core Parr family, according to TV Insider.
For now, the focus is on delivering a strong finish. The film is set in a world where superheroes have just regained legal status — a direct continuation of where Incredibles 2 left off. With June 18, 2028 locked in, Pixar has more than three years to shape what may be its most emotionally charged sequel yet.
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