The Cars 4 release date has been on fans’ minds for a long time. There is no doubt that the Cars franchise has gathered a massive fanbase with its storytelling and beloved characters. The franchise has attracted people of varying ages for the past two decades with its appealing animations and movie. It has become a fan-favorite among the young generation and those who grew up with the franchise.
The Cars franchise took off in 2006 with the original film of the same name. The story follows Lightning McQueen. After getting lost in a desert town and having to stay there to perform community service, McQueen forms new relationships and learns many new things giving him a different outlook on life. As he falls in love with this town, he decides to stay with his new friends.
Cars 4 Release Date
The Cars 4 release date has yet to be discovered. Fans speculate that it is going to be around 2023 or 2024. However, a green light from Disney or Pixar has yet to be reached.
Some believe there will not be another installation and have careful explanations supporting this. Since the movie Cars 2, some think the quality of the artistry has gone down, and the plot and humor needed to be on par with the first movie. Furthermore, they became dire when the third movie grossed even lesser. Of course, the gross amount was still a lot, but not what one would expect of such a well-loved franchise. These numbers showed that the franchise was losing its appeal among the audience and that releasing another high-budget Cars movie would be risky.
Additionally, McQueen’s narrative wrapped up the third installment quite well, making others wonder if he will return to the racing track. With his crash and his being replaced by Cruz Ramirez, fans are still determining whether Lightning McQueen will continue his career as a race car. He might retire and return to Radiator Springs and find something else to do. Of course, that will is not the very racing Car we know, but with all these theories going around, who knows?
Cars 4 Cast
The following cast has lent their voices to the characters in the franchise. They have given these characters their identity and aura and have come to be loved by many viewers. Some of these fan favorites are:
- Owen Wilson voicing Light McQueen
- Paul Newman voicing Doc Hudson
- Bonnie Hunt voicing Sally Carrera
- Larry, The Cable Guy, voicing Mater
- Cheech Marin voicing Ramone
- Tony Shalhoub voicing Luigi
- Guido Quarino voicing Guido
- Jennifer Lewis voicing Flo
- Paul Dooley voicing Sarge
- Michael Wallis voicing Sheriff
- Katherine Helmond voicing Lizzie
Cars 4 Expected Plot
Fans have speculated about what the new installment might bring to them if it ever gets renewed. Word has it that the directors might choose to go back in time and give a history of McQueen’s race to fame. Furthermore, it might depict its early years and show the fans how McQueen became who he is today. This means seeing his childhood, how he came to dream about being a racecar, where his narcissistic ego came from, and who were those around him he cherished growing up.
Owen Wilson has also expressed interest in diving into much darker themes, similar to Cars 2.
Cars 3 ended with Cruz Ramirez replacing Lightning McQueen, his student. This again calls for a lot more development in the story and how this came to be. Fans question how this is also going to play out. Some propose that McQueen and Ramirez might switch roles, with the former becoming the trainer and the latter student. Reher and Warren also mentioned in a press release that Cruz could be a breakout character for the fourth installment. However, this does not mean the fans will not see their favorite McQueen on the race track again!
With all this speculation going on, one thing is for sure. Fans will be satisfied if there is a renewal for a fourth movie. The Car may not be grossing at the box office, but it still holds much meaning to many worldwide—especially those who grew up watching McQueen on the race track and came to love him.
Cars 4 Trailer
Sadly, there is no trailer for the fans to see a snippet of what the new installment might bring them. However, they can still indulge themselves with other installments of the franchise. Disney has released many other projects under the franchise, like short films, television shows, spin-off series, and merchandise. If these are different from your cup of tea, there are games to keep the fans busy while the fourth installment awaits renewal.