John Carter remains a defining misstep in Disney history, a film that left executives disappointed and fans buzzing about what might come next. Director Andrew Stanton, who steered that project, is now positioned to win moviegoers back with new animated ambitions. Finding Nemo, directed by Stanton, became Pixar’s second-highest domestic grosser behind Toy Story 3 and earned Oscar recognition for Stanton with Finding Nemo and again for WALL-E. (Source: Academy Awards)
When it comes to a potential Nemo sequel, Stanton stands at the center, but no official plot details have been released. Nemo has already been found, yet the characters could be drawn back into the ocean for fresh adventures. Animation, whether traditional or computer-generated, remains a lengthy process, meaning any new installment would require years of development before release. Pixar, meanwhile, has kept updates sparse as it weighs the best path forward for the franchise. (Source: Pixar Interviews)
FINDING NEMO 2 isn’t the only sequel swirling around Pixar. Toy Story 4 was whispered about after Tom Hanks hinted at a new installment in an interview with the BBC, though no formal confirmation from Pixar followed at that time. The studio later released Toy Story 4 in 2019, bringing back the iconic voices of Hanks and Tim Allen and expanding the universe with new characters. Some observers think Hanks was alluding to short Toy Story pieces that played before Cars 2 and The Muppets, rather than a full-length feature, but only time would tell how the plans evolved. (Source: BBC) (Source: Disney/Pixar press materials)
In the meantime, audiences can still enjoy Finding Nemo in 3D on the big screen, as the film has seen re-releases in theatres across North America and beyond since 2012. Those screenings offer a refreshed perspective on Marlin and Nemo’s journey, inviting families and longtime fans to experience the beloved underwater tale with enhanced depth and visual impact. (Source: Studio announcements)