Disney has picked Jonathan Garson to be the new president of Pixar starting January 4, 2027.

Nov 6, 2026, 3:09 PM ETNew bossRead the original at cartoonbrew.com

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Garson brings more than 30 years at Disney and Pixar experience, and Morris will stay on selected projects. The handoff supports continuity, but no change to Disney's films or sales is reported, so its outlook stays unchanged.

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The studio keeps people with long Disney and Pixar experience in senior creative and operating roles. Morris also remains involved in selected projects. The source gives no change to films, sales, or results, so it does not show a clear change for Disney.

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