New Delhi, June 11 -- The Incredibles franchise is officially moving forward with a third film - and this time, there's a new director at the helm.

Peter Sohn, known for 'Elemental' and 'The Good Dinosaur', has been chosen to direct 'Incredibles 3', with original creator Brad Bird returning to write the screenplay and produce the film.

Bird, who directed and wrote the first two blockbuster films, will co-produce the third instalment alongside Dana Murray, who previously worked on 'Soul'. While Bird won't be directing this time, he remains closely involved in shaping the story.

Peter Sohn is no stranger to Pixar or the Incredibles universe. A long-time Pixar veteran, he has voiced characters in 'Ratatouille', 'Monsters University' and '...