Pixar names Jonathan Garson president as Jim Morris steps down
Garson succeeds Jim Morris in January 2027, while Jonas Rivera takes an expanded creative role at the studio.
Pixar has announced that Jonathan Garson will succeed Jim Morris as studio president, with the leadership change taking effect in January 2027. Jonas Rivera, a Pixar creative executive, is taking on an expanded creative role as part of the same transition, according to cartoonbrew.com.
Morris has held the president post at the Emeryville studio, which operates under Disney. The announcement sets out a succession plan well ahead of the January 2027 start date, with Garson moving into the top executive position and Rivera's remit widening on the creative side.
The leadership news comes as Laika's stop-motion feature Wildwood heads into its third weekend in North American theaters with $32.8 million domestically. The film had a strong second weekend, and its cumulative gross now puts it within reach of the $40 million mark.
Wildwood is being described as an early test of Fathom's first wide release, making its box-office run a reference point for the distributor's theatrical plans.
Quick answers
Who will be Pixar's next president?
Jonathan Garson will succeed Jim Morris as Pixar president, with the change taking effect in January 2027.
What role does Jonas Rivera take in the Pixar leadership change?
Jonas Rivera is taking an expanded creative role at Pixar as part of the transition.
How much has Wildwood grossed domestically?
Laika's Wildwood enters its third weekend with $32.8 million domestically.