Cars 3
“From this moment, everything will change.”
Synopsis
Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen finds himself pushed to the brink—and suddenly, the champion who once ruled the track is fighting just to stay in the race. With his career hanging in the balance, McQueen must turn to an ambitious young race technician with a plan of her own, draw strength from the legacy of the late Fabulous Hudson Hornet, and risk everything on one last shot at glory.
Part of the Cars Collection
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
"Rivalry" Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-05-10
Top Cast
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Owen Wilson
Lightning McQueen (voice)
Cristela Alonzo
Cruz Ramirez (voice)
Chris Cooper
Smokey (voice)
Nathan Fillion
Sterling (voice)
Larry the Cable Guy
Mater (voice)
Armie Hammer
Jackson Storm (voice)
Ray Magliozzi
Dusty (voice)
Tony Shalhoub
Luigi (voice)
Bonnie Hunt
Sally Carrera (voice)
Lea DeLaria
Miss Fritter (voice)
Kerry Washington
Natalie Certain (voice)
Bob Costas
Bob Cutlass (voice)
Margo Martindale
Louise Nash (voice)
Darrell Waltrip
Darrell Cartrip (voice)
Isiah Whitlock Jr.
River Scott (voice)
Bob Peterson
Chick Hicks (voice)
Guido Quaroni
Guido (voice)
Tom Magliozzi
Rusty (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 144 DaysEdinburgh International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 16, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 7, 2017
VOD & Digital Platforms
November 7, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$175M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$383.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.19x
+$208.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Fee
- Screenplay & Story
- Kiel Murray, Bob Peterson, Mike Rich
- Original Score
- Randy Newman
- Original Title
- Cars 3
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $175M
- Worldwide Gross
- $383.9M
- Production Studios
- Pixar, Walt Disney Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Fee
Kiel Murray, Bob Peterson, Mike Rich, Christian Roman, Brian Fee, Ben Queen, Jonathon E. Stewart, Eyal Podell, Angelo Libutti, Scott Morse, Jeff Gordon, Daniel LaPook, Sam Hood
Randy Newman
Jeremy Lasky, Kim White, Michael Sparber
Jason Hudak
Kevin Reher, John Lasseter
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Fee
Director
Kevin Reher
Producer
Randy Newman
Original Music Composer
Kiel Murray
Screenplay
Bob Peterson
Screenplay
Mike Rich
Screenplay
Jeremy Lasky
Director of Photography
Kim White
Director of Photography
Michael Sparber
Director of Photography
Jason Hudak
Editor
William Cone
Production Design
Jay Shuster
Production Design
Jon Reisch
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cars 3
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cars 3 about?
Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen finds himself pushed to the brink—and suddenly, the champion who once ruled the track is fighting just to stay in the race. With his career hanging in the balance, McQueen must turn to an ambitious young race technician with a plan of her own, draw strength from the legacy of the late Fabulous Hudson Hornet, and risk everything on one last shot at glory.
Who directed Cars 3?
Cars 3 was directed by Brian Fee.
Who stars in Cars 3?
The principal cast of Cars 3 includes Owen Wilson, Cristela Alonzo, Chris Cooper, Nathan Fillion, Larry the Cable Guy.
When was Cars 3 released and how long is it?
Cars 3 was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What was the box office and production budget of Cars 3?
Cars 3 had a reported production budget of $175M and grossed $383.9M at the worldwide box office (2.19 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Cars 3?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cars 3 was composed by Randy Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cars 3?
Cars 3 holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).