Key facts
- Garson, Pixar's general manager, has been with the studio since 2010 and with Disney for more than 30 years.
- Morris joined Pixar in 2005 and will take the president emeritus role, remaining involved in "Incredibles 3".
- Pixar said its feature films generated more than $12 billion at the global box office during Morris's tenure.
- Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter retains oversight of the studio's films under the new structure.
Pixar Animation Studios said on Wednesday that Jonathan Garson will become its president on January 4, replacing Jim Morris, who will step back from day-to-day leadership ahead of his eventual retirement, Reuters reported.
Garson takes charge of production and operations, while Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter retains oversight of the studio's films, Pixar said. Garson has been with Pixar since 2010 and with Disney for more than 30 years, most recently as Pixar's general manager.
Morris joined Pixar in 2005 and has served as president for 12 years. He will take the president emeritus role and remain involved in "Incredibles 3" and other projects, the studio said. Pixar said its feature films generated more than $12 billion at the global box office during his tenure.
Pixar is part of Disney, which bought the animation studio in 2006 and brought the maker of "Toy Story" and "The Incredibles" under the same corporate roof as Disney's own animation business. Pixar's upcoming slate includes "Gatto" in March 2027, "Ghost Market" in March 2028 and "Incredibles 3" in June 2028.