Sohn worked on the first two Incredibles films as an animator and story consultant and, according to The Hollywood Reporter, Bird and Pixar's chief creative officer Pete Docter personally chose him to take the reins for round three.

On Tuesday, we got an update on The Incredibles 3, which has long been on the radar if not in active development. But the third installment of Pixar’s superhero series will not be directed by Brad Bird,

After directing the first two films in the franchise, Brad Bird will not direct Incredibles 3, but another Pixar veteran will take his place.