‘Cars’ Returns to Theaters for Its 20th Anniversary
The rerelease includes themed screenings, museum exhibits and motorsport tie-ins as Disney marks the franchise’s 20th anniversary.
- Disney and Pixar will rerelease the animated film Cars in theaters on September 4, 2026, celebrating its 20th anniversary; tickets are officially on sale now at Fandango.
- Directed by John Lasseter, the 2006 film introduced Lightning McQueen, a rookie race car voiced by Owen Wilson, who discovers life's journey matters more than winning in the sleepy town of Radiator Springs. The movie spawned two sequels and extensive merchandise.
- The theatrical return aligns with Lightning McQueen Day on September 5, known as 9/5, honoring the protagonist's signature #95 race number. This timing underscores the character's lasting appeal across generations of fans.
- Disney is marking the milestone throughout the year with various activations, including museum exhibits at the Petersen Automotive Museum and special screenings at historic drive-in theaters. A life-size Lightning McQueen will debut at Monza in September.
- The Cars universe continues expanding beyond theaters with new interactive media and streaming projects, cementing the franchise as a central pillar of Pixar Animation Studios two decades after its original debut. Multiple TV series and theme park attractions sustain fan engagement.
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‘Cars’ returns to theaters for its 20th anniversary
Life is a highway, I'm gonna ride it all the way to the movie theater. Disney and Pixar are rereleasing Cars in theaters to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Audiences should get their motors running to watch the film in its original format starting on Sept. 4. This theatrical rerelease also happens to coincide with Cars Lightning McQueen Day, which is observed on Sept. 5, in honor of the character's race car number, 95. There are many other colla…
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'Cars' returns to theaters for its 20th anniversary
A poster for the 20th anniversary rerelease of ‘Cars.’ (Disney, Pixar) Life is a highway, I’m gonna ride it all the way to the movie theater. Disney and Pixar are rereleasing Cars in theaters to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Audiences should get their motors running to watch the film in its original format starting on Sept. 4. This theatrical rerelease also happens to coincide with Cars Lightning McQueen Day, which is observed on Sept. 5, in h…
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Pixar's 'Cars' to Come Back to Theatres on Film's 20th Anniversary
Get latest articles and stories on Entertainment at LatestLY. There will also be life-size "Cars" exhibits at the Beaulieu National Motor Museum in England, the National Automobile Museum in Italy, and the Petersen Automotive Museum and National Automobile Museum in the US. Entertainment News | Pixar's 'Cars' to Come Back to Theatres on Film's 20th Anniversary.
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