The traditional Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos, which inspired the movie Coco, has been celebrated for centuries to honor deceased loved ones.
Pixar Animation Studios starts the development of Coco, focusing on Mexican culture and family traditions for its storyline.
The first official trailer of Coco was released, generating excitement and anticipation for the movie
Coco is officially released by Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Pictures, featuring Mexican culture and the Día de los Muertos festival.
Coco wins Oscars for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song at the 90th Academy Awards.
Ernesto de la Cruz steals Héctor's songs and betrays him, causing Héctor to be forgotten by his family and condemned to the Land of the Dead.
Young Coco, Miguel's great-grandmother, sings and spends time with her father Héctor before he disappears from the family's memories.
Miguel is born into the Rivera family, who have banned music due to their past with Ernesto and Héctor.
Miguel practices playing the guitar in secret despite his family's prohibition against music.
The Rivera family prepares for the Day of the Dead, setting up the ofrenda and gathering photos of deceased ancestors.
Miguel steals Ernesto de la Cruz's guitar and unintentionally travels to the Land of the Dead to find his ancestor and seek musical blessing.
Miguel meets the charming trickster Héctor who agrees to help him find Ernesto de la Cruz in exchange for a visit to the Land of the Living.
Miguel discovers that Héctor is his true great-great-grandfather and that Ernesto de la Cruz is the villain who poisoned Héctor.
Miguel performs music that helps the Rivera family reconcile their past and embrace their love of music once again.
The family remembers Héctor through Miguel's efforts, restoring his place in their history and on the ofrenda.
