Jonas Rivera

Jonas Rivera is an American film producer best known for his long-running work with Pixar Animation Studios. As a production leader, he has helped guide animated features from early development through final release, balancing story, performance, and technical innovation to deliver crowd-pleasing family films.

Rivera’s career is closely tied to Pixar’s modern era, where he became a key figure behind several acclaimed projects. His producing credits include Inside Out (2015), a landmark hit praised for its emotional storytelling, as well as Monsters University (2013) and Up (2009), both celebrated for their humor, heart, and imaginative world-building.

In addition to production work, Rivera is also associated with Cars, where he is credited as the voice of the character Boost. That small on-screen contribution sits alongside a much larger behind-the-scenes reputation: a creative executive known for supporting directors and teams in shaping memorable, character-driven animation.