# Pixar Taps Jonathan Garson as President With Jim Morris Stepping Back to President Emeritus

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/pixar-taps-jonathan-garson-as-president-with-jim-morris-stepping-back-to-president-emeritus/
- Published: 2026-11-05T00:45:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T01:34:19+00:00
- Original publisher: The Hollywood Reporter
- Original article: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/pixar-jonathan-garson-president-jim-morris-emeritus-1236748088/
- Topics: Government, Politics

## Key points

- Jonathan Garson will become Pixar president in January 2027.
- Jim Morris is stepping back after 12 years as president.
- Pete Docter and Jonas Rivera retain expanded creative leadership roles.

## Summary

Pixar has named Jonathan Garson its next president, while Jim Morris is moving to a president emeritus role as the studio prepares for a leadership transition. Pete Docter remains chief creative officer, and Jonas Rivera will take on a wider creative leadership role, keeping the studio’s creative oversight with its existing team.

The changes take effect on 4 January 2027. Garson will work with Docter to oversee production and operations; Rivera will oversee filmmakers and development with Docter. Morris, president for 12 years, will remain executive producer of *Incredibles 3* and focus on talent development and technology initiatives. Pixar films have earned more than $12 billion worldwide during his tenure.

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