Starring: Anthony Gonzalez, Gael García Bernal, Alanna Ubach, Jenna Ortega
The mystical bridge between the worlds is mysteriously fading, but the music emanating from the beyond is louder, more urgent, and more vital than ever. Coco 2: The Soul’s Encore returns to the Land of the Dead, but the vibrant, colorful realm we knew has evolved into a breathtakingly expanded, neon-drenched metropolis—a testament to the thriving memories of the living. Yet, this spectral city now faces a catastrophic, ancient threat: The Great Silence.
Miguel (Anthony Gonzalez), now a charismatic, guitar-wielding young virtuoso on the brink of international stardom in the Land of the Living, begins to notice unsettling changes. The Día de Muertos celebrations are less vibrant, and the memories of his own great-great-grandparents feel strangely hazy. He discovers that his ancestor Ernesto de la Cruz’s legendary white guitar is more than just an instrument; it is the physical key to stopping an ancient, malevolent entity intent on achieving The Great Silence—the total, permanent erasure of memories and the dissolution of every soul.
No longer a frightened child, Miguel crosses the Marigold Bridge with the confident swagger of a seasoned rock star and the fierce heart of a Rivera. He reunites with his beloved great-great-grandfather, Héctor (Gael García Bernal), who is thriving as the Land of the Dead’s most popular musical patrón. More remarkably, he finds Mamá Imelda (Alanna Ubach) has ascended to a position of regal authority, having traded her shoemaking tools for the command of a fierce army of alebrijes. Imelda rules the spirit world with a practical ferocity, proving that a matriarch’s enduring love—and her unparalleled stubbornness—is the most dangerous weapon in any realm.
Their mission to stop the erasure leads them deep into the forgotten, decaying sections of the Land of the Dead. They are joined by a mysterious, quick-witted spirit rebel (Jenna Ortega), who navigates the hidden pathways and knows the ancient lore of the spectral world. They navigate a dangerous landscape where songs are literal spells, every chord struck is a physical blow against the encroaching darkness, and the power of a single melody can summon colossal forgotten spirits.
Visually hypnotic, dramatically thrilling, and emotionally shattering, this sequel transforms a family fable into a grand spectral epic. Miguel must prove that to save the dead, he must not just remember their legacy, but actively play for his life—and this time, the whole world, living and dead, is listening.