Pixar Promotes Jonathan Garson to President, Taking Reins from Retiring Executive Jim Morris

Pixar, the renowned animation studio responsible for acclaimed films like "WALL•E," "Up" and "Monsters, Inc.," is undergoing a leadership transition. After 21 years at the helm, including a 12-year tenure as president, Jim Morris will step down as president and become president emeritus. His successor, Jonathan Garson, will take charge as president on January 4, 2027.

Garson, who joined Pixar in 2010, previously worked at The Walt Disney Studios, where he managed long-term strategic franchise planning and identified growth opportunities for animated properties. Prior to that, he spent 16 years at Disney, starting as an assistant to the chairman of The Walt Disney Studios in the late 1990s. As part of the leadership shift, Pixar announced that Jonas Rivera has been promoted to executive vice president of creative.

Rivera, a long-serving Pixar producer, previously oversaw all feature film production at the studio. Additionally, Pixar has elevated Jonas Rivera to executive vice president of creative. The studio also confirmed that Jonas Rivera will take on the role of executive vice president of creative, overseeing creative aspects of Pixar's projects.

Pete Docter, known for directing acclaimed films such as "Up" and "Inside Out," will continue to serve as the chief creative officer. This leadership change comes amid a successful year for Pixar, with films like "Hoppers" and "Toy Story 5" generating strong box office results. Upcoming projects for Pixar include "Gatto," directed by Enrico Casarosa, "Ghost Market" by Trevor Jimenez and Jesse Andrews, and "Incredibles 3" directed by Peter Sohn.