2006/07 Cars

Cars is a 2006 animated film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. Directed by John Lasseter, the film tells the story of Lightning McQueen, a cocky race car who gets stranded in the forgotten town of Radiator Springs. There, he learns valuable lessons about friendship, humility, and community. The idea for Cars was inspired by Lasseter’s cross-country road trip with his family, and the film pays homage to America’s historic Route 66. Pixar spent years developing the film, using advanced animation techniques to bring the vehicles to life with personality and charm. Cars featured a talented voice cast, including Owen Wilson, Paul Newman, Bonnie Hunt, and Larry the Cable Guy. Though it received mixed critical reviews, it was a commercial success and became a beloved family film. Cars spawned two sequels, merchandise empires, and even a theme park attraction at Disneyland, cementing its place in Pixar history. ...Show More