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Pixar Names Jonathan Garson as President; Jim Morris Moves to Emeritus Role
Pixar has named Jonathan Garson its new president, with Jim Morris moving to a president emeritus role after 12 years in the post. The change takes effect on 4 January 2027 and is intended to ensure a smooth leadership transition at the studio.
Garson will oversee Pixar’s production and operations and work with Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter. Morris will remain executive producer of “Incredibles 3”, due in June 2028, and focus on mentoring, talent development and technology initiatives. Jonas Rivera will take on an expanded creative executive vice-president role; Pixar films under Morris have earned more than $12 billion worldwide.
In short
- Jonathan Garson will become Pixar president in January 2027.
- Jim Morris will mentor staff and work on special projects.
- Pixar films during Morris’s tenure earned over $12 billion worldwide.
Explained simply
Pixar is an animation studio owned by Disney, known for films such as Toy Story and The Incredibles. It combines filmmaking with computer animation technology, and its productions involve large teams working over several years.
The president oversees the studio’s production and operations, while the chief creative officer guides its storytelling and creative direction. Pete Docter is Pixar’s chief creative officer; Jonas Rivera is a senior creative executive, and Jim Morris has led the studio as president since 2014.
Pixar’s leadership matters because it shapes which films the studio makes, how they are produced and how creative staff are supported. Its releases are part of Disney’s film business and reach audiences around the world.