Carlos Saldanha revealed in an interview with the Brazilian digital magazine "Veja" that he is working on a project so that Rio 3 can happen, implying that he returns as director and writer. Plot TBA.

In Rio 2, Blu, Jewel, and their three kids leave their domesticated life in Rio de Janeiro and embark on a journey to the Amazon rainforest. They hope to find a flock of blue macaws, but instead, they encounter various obstacles and meet new friends. The journey tests their bonds and teaches them the importance of family and embracing their true nature.

Blu, a domesticated macaw, meets Jewel, a fiercely independent bird, and they embark on an adventure to Rio de Janeiro. However, they are captured by smugglers who want to sell them on the black market. With the help of their friends, they must escape and save themselves. Blu discovers his ability to fly and rescues Jewel, and together they build a sanctuary to protect their species.