Cars 2. Doc died prior to the events in Cars 2, but posters of him are still shown in his museum, including a photo of him as crew chief at Lightning's final rookie season Piston Cup race.

Why is Doc Hudson not in Cars 2 and 3?

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Doc died prior to the events of Cars 2 (his voice actor, Paul Newman, died in 2008), although he continued to be remembered and referenced by Lightning, Mater, and the other cars.

Where did Hudson Hornet go in Cars 2?

As Doc passed away after the events of Cars: Race-O-Rama and before Cars 2, he does not make a physical appearance in the film, but a newspaper with a picture of him on it can be seen inside of the Hudson Hornet Racing Museum, the building which used to be Doc's Clinic.

Was Doc supposed to be in Cars 2?

After Newman's death, Lasseter said they would "see how the story goes with Doc Hudson." Doc was eventually dropped, and implied to have died a few years before the events of Cars 2.

What was Doc Hudson's cause of death?

But we don't know the circumstances that caused it. Maybe he died of old age, or maybe he became sick like his voice actor, Paul Newman. We can't be sure what happened, but according to Jay Ward, the creative director of the cars universe, there was a draft of cars 3. that would have shown DOC death.

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Is there going to be Cars 4?

Anticipation for Cars 4 is high, but Disney has not addressed any details for the movie. Producers have shown openness to expanding the franchise, with potential for a new lightning McQueen narrative. Story details remain a mystery, focusing on potential Cruz Ramirez involvement and moving away from McQueen.

What happened to Sally in Cars 3?

In Cars 3, Sally continues to be the love-interest of Lightning McQueen, and attends his races to show support. She is present when Lightning crashes while trying to keep up with the nextgens, and gives Lightning the inspiration to continue racing after he is rebuilt.

Did Doc pass away in Cars 3?

Cars 3. Due to his death, Doc doesn't appear physically in this movie but a huge portion of it focuses on McQueen remembering him. He is also mentioned and alluded to several times as well as appearing in a few flashbacks that McQueen has of Doc training him, which helps him focus on race.

How old is McQueen in Cars 3?

How Old is Lightning McQueen? In the original Cars movie, McQueen is in his early-to-mid twenties, and reaches the apex of his career in his late thirties in Cars 2 , before approaching obsolescence and retirement in his early forties through Cars 3 .

What car is Chick Hicks based on?

Chick is a 1979 Shyster Cremlin, a fictional car based on and designed after a 1986 Buick Regal in NASCAR form. Chick is painted green, with the number 86 painted on his doors, and has yellow rims. He also has a grille, which serves as a mustache.

What happened to Jackson Storm after Cars 3?

After the Florida 500, it is unknown what happened to Jackson Storm as he was not seen after Cruz won or the end credits' pictures. It can be presumed that he still kept racing to try to beat Cruz but still lost to her in the end.

Why isn t Chick Hicks in Cars 2?

Even though Chick didn't appear in Cars 2, players can download him for Cars 2: The Video Game. It was also unknown why he didn't appear in the second film, as it never revealed what really happened with him following his pyrrhic victory in the first film.

Did Cars 3 ignore Cars 2?

Pretty much yeah. Pixar doesn't like acknowledging the majority of Cars 2 besides the World Grand Prix and I guess the dent being connected to Mater meant it was connected to the spy part of the movie (despite him getting it in Radiator Springs) and might've just took it out to ignore the film even more.

Why did Cars 2 fail?

Cars 2 is about silly spy games splashed around a flimsy false premise. We don't see the story of Radiator Springs post-fame. We don't get more issues with Lightning McQueen and his lack of appreciation. Instead, it's like a totally different movie, like an Incredibles follow-up focusing on Jack-Jack's babysitter.

Is Mater a spy now?

After the events of the second film, Mater and his friends join C.H.R.O.M.E. to be trained for spy missions, being assisted by Finn McMissile and Holley Shiftwell.

Did Finn McMissile know Mater wasn't a spy?

Mater finally asserts that he is not a spy, and Finn and Holley realize he is telling the truth, not acting an extremely committed cover.

Why did McQueen lose in Cars 3?

He was also so desperate to beat Storm in an early race in Cars 3 that he forces Guido to go faster in the pits and quickly goes back on the track. After Storm taunts him again, McQueen pushed himself as hard as possible to catch up with him, and, not recognizing his own speed limits, resulting in his major crash.

Why did McQueen retire in Cars 3?

After Lightning accidentally damages a simulator, Sterling tries to force him to retire. Adamant that he can still race, Lightning instead offers that if he wins the upcoming Florida 500, he can decide if he wants to keep racing; otherwise, he will retire immediately. Sterling reluctantly accepts the deal.

Is Hudson Hornet dead in Cars 2?

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He is a 1951 Hudson Hornet. Doc does not appear in Cars 2 due to Paul Newman's death, and it is implied that he died at some point after Cars.

Why is Holly not in Cars 3?

It is unknown why Holley did not appear in Cars 3, but it is possible that the nature of her work meant that she was busy with her job around the time of the third film.

What does Sally's tattoo mean on Cars?

The one-off 911 features Sally Carrera's tattoo from the Cars movie on its rear – a reminder, says Sally, of her high-octane life 'living' in California.

Is Sally in love with McQueen?

McQueen and Sally have since become a couple, as shown when Mater appears in a helicopter to sing about their love.