Disney-Pixar has released a newCars 3trailer. The upcoming sequel features Lightning McQueen (voiced byOwen Wilson) finding a way to get back on the track after losing to hotshot new racer, Jackson Storm (voiced byArmie Hammer).
This trailer ditches the “dark and dramatic” tone of the previous teasers and instead leans hard into heartwarming/comeback territory. The story of this thirdCarsmovie appears to revolve around themes of legacy and retirement (because if there’s one thing kids love its movies about senior citizens), as Lightning looks to solidify his legacy now that he’s no longer the flashy newcomer on the track. Which is a little odd because he doesn’tseemthat old.
But I suppose it’s refreshing that directorBrian Feelooks to be taking a much more character-centric approach than the atrociousCars 2, which is still the most pedestrian Pixar movie to date. I’ll be curious to see if the franchise’s legion of fans turn up for this one—it’s been over a decade since the firstCarswas released, so have those fans moved on or has the movie created new young fans that are eager to see the story continue?
Check out theCars 3trailer below,click herefor 18 things we learned about the film on our visit to Pixar, andclick hereto read our interview with Fee. The film also features the voices ofCristela Alonzoas the friendly trainer Cruz Ramirez, withBonnie Hunt,Tony Shalhoub,Paul Dooley,Cheech Marin,Katherine Helmond,Larry the Cable Guy,Angel Oquendo, andDarrell Waltrip.Cars 3opens June 16th.
Here’s the official synopsis forCars 3:
Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) is suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. To get back in the game, he will need the help of an eager young race technician, Cruz Ramirez, with her own plan to win, plus inspiration from the late Fabulous Hudson Hornet and a few unexpected turns. Proving that #95 isn’t through yet will test the heart of a champion on Piston Cup Racing’s biggest stage.
