Will Finding Dory 2 Introduce New Pixar Characters?

I've been refreshing Pixar news feeds like a junkie for this one, and honestly: there is no official theatrical release date for 'Finding Dory 2'. Pixar and Disney haven't announced a sequel, and the studio usually teases projects months—sometimes years—before locking a release date. I went to see 'Finding Dory' in theaters with my little cousin and we still quote the movie; that nostalgia makes me want a sequel, but it also makes me hope they'd only do it if the story truly had something new to say. If they ever greenlight it, expect a long wait. Big animated features at Pixar often take several years to develop, plus scheduling around their existing slate and voice talent availability adds more delay. My gut (and admittedly, spreadsheet-level daydreaming) says if Disney decided to move forward tomorrow, a theatrical release wouldn't realistically happen until mid-to-late next decade. That's pure speculation, but it's grounded in how these productions typically play out. Until then, I'll keep checking official Pixar channels and rewatching 'Finding Nemo' and 'Finding Dory' on lazy weekends. If you want a heads-up, follow the studio's announcements—those are always the reliable source and usually come with delightful behind-the-scenes footage that softens the waiting pain.

I still get a smile thinking about 'Finding Dory', so when people ask about 'Finding Dory 2' I get a little giddy and cautious at the same time. By mid‑2024 there wasn't an official sequel plot released by Pixar, so most of what floats around are hopeful guesses or fan stories rather than studio-confirmed beats. If someone asked me to give the short, hypothetical version, I'd say: Dory goes on another ocean-sized quest that digs deeper into identity and family—this time maybe searching for answers about her own future or helping a new group of lost friends find their way. Expect touching reunions, clever escapes, and the same heart-and-humor mix that made 'Finding Dory' sing. I’d also bet the sequel leans a bit more into broader themes—community, conservation, belonging—while keeping the playful undersea set pieces. Honestly, whether it’s official or fan-made, I’d watch it with popcorn and a little tissue box ready.

If you’re hunting for where to stream 'Finding Dory 2' legally, the first place I always check is Disney’s ecosystem. Pixar movies and their sequels almost always land on Disney+ after theatrical and home-video windows, so if a sequel exists or gets released, Disney+ is the most likely long-term home. That’s where I ended up rewatching 'Finding Dory' with my little cousin a million times—the convenience is unbeatable. Beyond that, expect the usual digital storefronts for early access: Apple TV (iTunes), Amazon Prime Video’s Movies & TV section, Google Play Movies, and Vudu typically offer purchase or rental options the week of or right after a theatrical run. If it’s still in theaters, your local cinema is the legal first stop. I also keep an eye on aggregator sites like JustWatch to see where it’s available in my country, because regional deals can shuffle availability. One last tip from personal habit: set a Google alert or follow Pixar/Disney social channels for release news so you don’t end up on sketchy streams. I’d rather wait and stream it legally with decent subtitles and bonus features—much better vibes for a movie night.

If you're wondering about 'Finding Dory 2', here's the short practical scoop: there isn't a widely released film with that exact title right now, so there isn't an official age classification assigned to it. That means no MPAA/BBFC/Australian classification to quote yet, and no formal content advisory to point to. From my experience with family animation, if a sequel were made it would almost certainly land in the family-friendly categories — think G or PG in the US, or U in the UK — because the original 'Finding Dory' and most Pixar movies aim for broad, child-friendly appeal with only mild peril, brief scary moments, and light emotional themes. If you want to be certain when a sequel appears, check the classification on the distributor's press release, the BBFC/MPAA websites, or streaming service tags, and cross-reference with Common Sense Media for more detailed notes. I’d personally look at a few of those sources before deciding if my kiddo is ready.

Late-night YouTube dives are my weakness, so I can tell you straight: there are no official trailers for a sequel to 'Finding Dory'. Pixar released 'Finding Dory' in 2016 and, as far as public announcements went through mid-2024, they never announced a follow-up feature called 'Finding Dory 2' or dropped a trailer for one. That said, the internet is full of fan-made trailers and speculative clips that look surprisingly polished. I’ve chased a few at 2 a.m. — some creators time their uploads around anniversaries of 'Finding Dory' or big Disney events, so you might see spikes of fan trailers on YouTube. If you’re hunting for legit promos, stick to Pixar and Disney’s official channels and their press releases; that’s where a real trailer would debut. Meanwhile, if you want more Dory vibes, the original film, its Blu-ray extras, and Pixar shorts like 'Piper' are great little swims through the same waters.

There isn’t actually a movie called 'Finding Dory 2' released as of mid-2024, so if you’re asking about a direct sequel it’s still hypothetical. What people usually mean is whether 'Finding Dory' (the 2016 follow-up to 'Finding Nemo') includes callbacks and Easter eggs from 'Finding Nemo' — and the short version is yes, it absolutely does. I love how Pixar threads the old into the new: characters from 'Finding Nemo' pop up or get name-drops in 'Finding Dory' (Crush and Squirt appear in a memorable bit, Nigel the pelican shows up again, and the familiar Tank Gang faces are echoed in the aquarium scenes). Beyond characters, there are quieter nods like visual motifs and tiny background jokes that reward re-watches — Pixar staples like A113-style references and little posters or props that echo the dentist/aquarium world from the first film. If someone teases a hypothetical 'Finding Dory 2' later on, I’d expect even more deliberate callbacks — Pixar loves planting seeds. For now, grab a comfy seat and rewatch 'Finding Dory' slowly; you’ll spot a bunch of loving winks to 'Finding Nemo' tucked into the background and cameo moments, which is half the fun for me.

I’m way into voice-cast gossip, so I dug around before replying: as of now there’s no official cast list for 'Finding Dory 2' because Pixar hasn’t announced a sequel with confirmed voices. That means any headlines claiming a full roster are probably rumors or speculative reporting. I keep refreshing Pixar’s newsroom and the studio’s social feeds when I’m trying to catch casting news—those are the places that’ll have the real deal. If a sequel were to happen, I’d expect a lot of the 2016 cast to return. In the first film, Ellen DeGeneres voiced Dory, Albert Brooks was Marlin, Ed O'Neill played Hank the octopus, Kaitlin Olson was Destiny the whale shark, Ty Burrell voiced Bailey the beluga, and Diane Keaton and Eugene Levy played Dory’s parents Jenny and Charlie. Those performers are closely identified with their characters, so studios usually try to bring them back unless scheduling or cost bumps get in the way. Until Pixar confirms anything, my best tip is to watch for official press releases, interviews with the original cast, or festival panels. Meanwhile I rewatch 'Finding Dory' and 'Finding Nemo' when I’m feeling nostalgic—and I keep an eye on casting patterns, because returning leads are often the first clue a sequel is really happening.

I still get a little choked up thinking about the way 'Finding Dory' wrapped up her origin—that film felt like a gentle, satisfying closing of a chapter. When I watch sequels in general, I look at what was resolved versus what's left hanging, and in Dory's case the central backstory (her parents, her childhood trauma, and the mystery of her past) was given a pretty clear emotional endpoint. That doesn't mean a follow-up couldn't touch on pieces of her past again. If a 'Finding Dory 2' ever happens, I expect it would lean more into themes that spring naturally from who Dory became after the first movie: family dynamics, belonging, parenting, or even how she navigates life with memory differences in a wider world. Flashbacks or small revelations could appear, but a whole new backstory arc would probably feel repetitive. Personally, I’d love to see them explore new landscapes and relationships—maybe Dory mentoring another lost fish or dealing with changes at the Marine Life Institute—rather than rehashing what we already learned.