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Pixar names Jonathan Garson president in January leadership change

Jim Morris will move to a president emeritus role as the US animation studio prepares its succession.

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The brief

  • ■Jonathan Garson will oversee Pixar production and operations
  • ■Jim Morris will become president emeritus after 12 years as president
  • ■The leadership changes take effect January 4, 2027

Why it matters

The transition changes who oversees production at a major American animation studio behind films enjoyed by US families.

Pixar is naming Jonathan Garson president, with Jim Morris moving to a president emeritus role, Variety reported on Wednesday. Garson will oversee production and operations and partner with Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter.

The changes take effect January 4, 2027. Morris will remain executive producer of Incredibles 3 and focus on mentoring, talent development and technology initiatives; the announcement does not mean he is leaving all studio work.

Sources

  • Variety — November 4, 2026, 4:45 p.m. PT
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