The Pixar’s Cars franchise gears up for a comeback, possibly with Cars 4 and more. It seems like Toy Story will not be the only Pixar franchise to release new projects because Cars will continue its legacy in the near future as well.
This bit of news was revealed by Pixar creative director Jay Ward, who was recently interviewed at the 2023 Porsche Rennsport Reunion Event by The Late Brake Show. In his interaction with Sally Carrera and Jonny Smith, the creative head was asked about the updates on the Cars project.
Ward admitted that the team is currently working on something for the fans to be excited about. However, the sequel will not be on screens for a couple of years, and it makes sense as such animated movies need a lot of time to go through the development.
It has been a challenging year for Disney, and they are trying to gear up with some of the most popular franchises in the industry. The creative director said that there are more Cars things that are brewing, and he is not able to answer all the related questions right now. However, he thinks that there are many fun projects coming up, and the fans will go crazy over them.
He also addressed how the Cars universe has grown so much and said that the team was really surprised by it. Additionally, he added that cars were popular theatrically when they came out and became more popular afterward.
The saga’s debut movie, which followed the exploits of the well-known racing vehicle known as Lightning McQueen, was released in 2006.
Due to the film’s enormous success, two sequels were released in 2011 and 2017. In addition, a television series, a number of short films, and spin-offs with a primary focus on other franchise characters have been added to the franchise. It appears like Pixar is now prepared to allow viewers to revisit this well-liked universe.
Upcoming Pixar movies
Pixar is planning to have a single major release on the big screen next year. In theaters, fans will get to watch the very long-awaited sequel to Inside Out, which is Inside Out 2. The movie will see the return of the teenager Riley, who finds her head filled with the new and disruptive emotion of puberty.
Disney+ will stream another Pixar television series, Win or Lose, a story telling the games of the softball team and their way to participating in the most important game that they have ever played.
In one of the interviews, the CEO of Disney talks about the sequels that are expected to come up in the next few years. He said that with some of the popular franchises like Frozen, Zootopia, and Toy Story, Disney is trying to get back to familiar stories to stabilize their box office.
2025 will be a big year for all Toy Story lovers, as Woody and Buzz are expected to return in Toy Story 5, which will also mark their latest entry in Pixar’s hit franchise. Many mixed reviews regarding the new sequel have been coming up since the announcement.
Some of the fans think that this will only tarnish the reputed franchise, while others are eagerly waiting to see what the new story will be. When the sequel is launched, there is doubt if it will be a major hit.
Elio, a lighthearted space opera that tells the tale of a youngster who is mistaken for Earth’s cosmic envoy to the rest of the universe, will transport spectators to space by Pixar that same year.
After the statement from the creative head of the Cars franchise, fans can expect the Cars 4 to be released in 2026 or 2027. Cars 3 closed with Lightning McQueen, voiced by Owen Wilson, passing the torch to a younger and fiercer car, echoing the traditional story of a seasoned athlete competing against new talent.
In Cars 4, Lightning McQueen may serve as a mentor, guiding and competing against his former protege, Cruz Ramirez, voiced by Cristela Alonzo.
