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.
During a recent interview at the 2023 Porsche Rennsport Reunion Event, the creative director of the saga, Jay Ward, revealed that they are developing a new project related to the franchise: "There are more Cars things brewing, I can't say much more yet. Cars has got a life that will keep going.
Jackson Storm is the main antagonist of Cars 3 and a major character in Cars 4:Last Call For Ripslinger. Jackson replaced Björn Anderson as the IGNTR racer. Jackson is introduced as a rookie in the racing world, where he tries his best to beat Lightning McQueen.
Owen Wilson stated at a Cars 3 press event that possible stories have been discussed for a Cars 4, though he would personally like for a fourth Cars film to delve into aspects of the thriller genre, akin to Cars 2.
again. Disney has announced a return to the world of Woody and Buzz in Toy Story 5. The studio's CEO Bob Iger confirmed there would a new Toy Story sequel coming from Pixar, and recently announced it would be released in 2026.
Get ready to race into a world of adventure with the all-new live action remake of the beloved animated movie, 'CARS,' coming to theaters in 2025! Join Lightning McQueen, once again voiced by the Owen Wilson, as he shifts gears on a heartwarming journey of friendship, determination, and discovery.
Cars 2 had been far from Pixar's best movie, which meant audiences were extremely skeptical about the next installment in the trilogy. This was undoubtedly the biggest factor working against Cars 3's box office success, as the previous movie had soured many audiences on the whole concept.
If you thought Lightning McQueen had raced his final race, think again – a Cars 4 are on the way. It's been six years since we last saw Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson) in Cars 3 (2017), but according to the studio's creative director Jay Ward, we can expect to see him again in the future.
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 .
But Could It Become Only The Second Pixar Franchise With 4 Movies? Cars 4 isn't confirmed, and probably won't be happening with Pixar's current slate of movies.
Jay Ward, creative director of the Cars franchise at Pixar Animation Studios, hinted at the development of the much-anticipated sequel to 2017's Cars 3.
There is not one town called Radiator Springs, but there are several towns that inspired the town in the movie, and I passed through all of them on this trip. The buildings, and even the characters, are all based on buildings and people along the Route.
In Walt Disney Animation Studios' all-new epic animated musical, Moana 2, three years since her first voyage, Moana is on an expansive journey in search of people beyond the shores of Motunui. Moana 2 opens in theaters on Nov. 27, 2024.
Although Storm is the fastest Piston Cup racer, he is not actually the fastest car in the franchise; the record is held by Francesco Bernoulli (Lightning's rival in Cars 2), with a top speed of 220 mph.
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.
He was Paul Newman's last non-documentary role. Also, like Newman, he has blue eyes. Because Paul Newman was Doc Hudson in every way, the filmmakers were against recasting Doc as it wouldn't be the same, hence why Doc Hudson died offscreen.
How on earth is this a DISNEY MOVIE? Generic and Hard to Follow Plot While Pixar has great simple plots that are unique in their own special way, Cars 2 has a boring and generic Spy plot that has a preachy message about being yourself. It is also confusing and boring most of the time.
The film was released on March 11, 2022, on the Disney+ streaming service and was released theatrically in most countries without the streaming service, grossing over $21 million.
An opposites-attract love story and parable about following your dreams, “Elemental” arrived to $29.6 million in domestic ticket sales in June — the worst opening in Pixar history, by a mile. Little by little, however, the $200 million film became a hit, collecting nearly $500 million worldwide.
While there have been talks about the possibility of a new Cars movie, including ideas of reinventing the series, nothing concrete has been announced, and a release date before 2028-2029 seems unlikely at this point.
He temporarily took a break from racing and he trained Cruz Ramirez for sometime. After Cruz became good at racing, McQueen continued, but it is unknown when McQueen continued racing. He still races on the Piston Cup circuits today and is winning most of his races.
The film received two nominations at the 79th Academy Awards, including Best Animated Feature, but lost to Happy Feet (but won both the Annie Award for Best Animated Feature and the Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature Film).
