Coco is a 2017 Pixar animated film directed by Lee Unkrich, following young Miguel on a journey through the Land of the Dead during Día de los Muertos. Its score by Michael Giacchino blends Mexican folk instruments, mariachi brass and orchestra to reflect the story's focus on family and remembrance. Clips from the film's opening are widely shared online as a cheerful intro cue, reused in fan edits, tributes and celebration videos where an instantly warm and cultural opening is needed.