Pixar has announced its first cat-led feature, Nero of the Water City, directed by Enrico Casarosa and set for a spring 2027 release in Japan, while a Toy Story 5 themed cafe opens July 3, 2026, across four Japanese cities.
Pixar's most recent announced project is Nero of the Water City, a new animated feature set in Venice, Italy. The film follows a black cat named Nero and is directed by Enrico Casarosa, who previously directed Luca. It blends hand-drawn painting with 3DCG animation and is the studio's first animated feature with a cat protagonist. Disney and Pixar released a teaser poster and trailer alongside the announcement. The film is set for a spring 2027 release in Japan.
Separately, a limited-time Toy Story 5 OH MY CAFE will open July 3, 2026, at five locations across Tokyo, Osaka, Aichi, and Miyagi. The cafe offers character-themed food, desserts, and drinks, plus exclusive merchandise and reservation bonuses. All menu items follow Disney nutritional guidelines. The cafe ties directly to the Toy Story 5 theatrical release, giving fans a themed dining experience.
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Disney and Pixar announced Nero of the Water City, a new animated feature set in Venice, Italy, about a black cat named Nero. The film is directed by Enrico Casarosa, who directed Luca, and blends hand-drawn painting with 3DCG. It is the studio's first animated feature with a cat protagonist. A teaser poster and trailer were released alongside the announcement.
A limited-time Toy Story 5 OH MY CAFE will open July 3, 2026, at five locations in Tokyo, Osaka, Aichi, and Miyagi. The cafe offers character-themed food, desserts, and drinks, plus exclusive merchandise and reservation bonuses. All menu items follow Disney nutritional guidelines.