Pixar Sets Ghost Market for Spring 2028, Inspired by Asian Myth
The project, initially considered as a series, pivoted to a feature film, marking a notable direction for Pixar under Pete Docter.
Reporting from 1 source: Cinema Today.
Disney and Pixar announced Ghost Market, a new film opening in spring 2028, at D23 Expo 2026. Pete Docter said the story draws on Asian mythology and follows teen content creator Kyle, who stumbles into a hidden market where the living and dead intersect. Trevor Jimenez directs.
Pixar's chief creative officer Pete Docter described the film's premise at the event. Kyle, a smooth-talking teen content creator, is forced by his mother to vacation in Hawaii. His search for a late-night snack leads him to a remote, hidden market where he discovers a place where the living and dead cross paths, pulling him into serious trouble.
Trevor Jimenez, who directed the Disney+ series Win or Lose and the 2017 Oscar-nominated short Weekends, is attached as director. Pixar's official YouTube channel posted a short clip showing Kyle encountering strange phenomena while filming.
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- Cinema Today ピクサー、新作はアジアの神話から着想を得た超常現象もの！『Ghost Market』2028年春公開決定