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The Book of Life 2 is a 2026 American 3D computer-animated musical comedy-adventure film directed by Jorge Gutierrez and written by Gutierrez and Robert Siegel. Produced by Reel FX Creative Studios, it is a sequel to the 2014 animated film The Book of Life and the second installment in a proposed Book of Life trilogy. The film features the reprised voices of Diego Luna, Zoe Saldana, Channing Tatum, Christina Applegate, Ice Cube, Ron Perlman, and Kate del Castillo, and the new voices of Benicio del Toro, Antonio Banderas, Penelopé Cruz, and Robert De Niro. The film is set 3 years after the events of the first film, in which Manolo, Maria, and Joaquin are sent back to the Land of the Remembered following an attack from a brutal skeleton monster named Del Tahoe, who is plotting to destroy all of San Angel, and must work with Xibalba and his two new assistants named Fernando and Heranson in order to return home and save their family and friends from death and destruction. The film was released on October 30, 2026, by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures under the 20th Century Fox banner. It grossed over $469 million on an $80 million budget and received mixed reviews from critics. A third film is in development.

Synopsis
3 years after the events of the first film, Manolo and Maria, now married, along with their friend Joaquin, are sent back to the Land of the Remembered following an attack on Del Tahoe, a destructive skeleton monster who has intentions on destroying all of San Angel. In order to return home, Manolo, Maria, and Joaquin must work with Xibalba and his two new assistants named Fernando and Hernanson.

Voice cast

 * Diego Luna as Manolo Sànchez, a former torero-turned-guitarist, Maria's husband, and Joaquin's best friend.
 * Zoe Saldana as Maria Posada-Sànchez, Manolo's wife and long-time confidant.
 * Channing Tatum as Joaquin Mondragon, the hero of San Angel and best friend of Manolo, as well as a close friend to Maria.
 * Ice Cube as the Candle Maker, a being who oversees the living and their stories through the Book of Life and a close friend to Manolo.
 * Ron Perlman as Xibalba, the former ruler of the Land of the Forgotten who is now the co-ruler of the Land of the Remembered and La Muerte's husband, as well as another close friend to Manolo.
 * Kate del Castillo as La Muerte, the ruler of the Land of the Remembered and Xibabla's wife.
 * Christina Applegate as Mary Beth, La Muerte's disguise who is portrayed as a museum tour guide.
 * Benicio del Toro as Del Tahoe, a destructive skeleton monster with intentions on destroying all of San Angel.
 * Antonio Banderas and Penelopé Cruz as Fernando and Hernanson, Xibalba's two new assistants and servants in the Land of the Remembered.
 * Robert De Niro as Eduardo Don Winstonman, the overweight Governor of San Angel who does not trust Joaquin.
 * Danny Trejo as Luis Sànchez, Manolo's deceased grandfather.
 * Grey Griffin as Anita Sànchez, Manolo's deceased grandmother.
 * Carlos Alazraqui as:
 * Ramiro Posada, the general of the San Angel army and Maria's father.
 * Chuy, Maria's pet pig.
 * Gabriel Iglesias as Pepe Rodriguez, Joaquin's larger brother.
 * Cheech Marin as Pancho Rodriguez, Joaquin's medium-sized brother.
 * Héctor Elizondo as Carlos Sànchez, Manolo's father.
 * Ana de la Regura as Carmen Sànchez, Manolo's deceased mother.