# Pixar Names Jonathan Garson as President; Jim Morris Moves to Emeritus Role

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/pixar-names-jonathan-garson-as-president-jim-morris-moves-to-emeritus-role/
- Published: 2026-11-05T00:45:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T01:34:08+00:00
- Original publisher: Variety
- Original article: https://variety.com/2026/film/news/pixar-jim-morris-president-emeritus-jonathan-garson-president-1236939816/
- Topics: Government, Politics

## Key points

- 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.

## Summary

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.

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