Cars 3_
"From this moment, everything will change."
Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen is suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. To get back in the game, he will need the help of an eager young race technician with her own plan to win, inspiration from the late Fabulous Hudson Hornet, and a few unexpected turns.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
Cars 3 earned $383.9M worldwide on a $175.0M budget — a 119% return on investment.
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Year context
Cars 3 was released 9 years ago in 2017.
CAST (20)
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)
John Ratzenberger
Mack (voice)
Kyle Petty
Cal Weathers (voice)
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$175.0M
Budget
$383.9M
Revenue
+119%
ROI
PROFITABLE
Verdict
STUDIOS (2)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
102 min (1h 42m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.9/10 (6,270 votes)
Popularity
9
Budget
$175,000,000
Box Office
$383,925,276
Profit
+$208,925,276
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Cars 3 about?
Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen is suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. To get back in the game, he will need the help of an eager young race technician with her own plan to win, inspiration from the late Fabulous Hudson Hornet, and a few unexpected turns.
How long is Cars 3?
Cars 3 has a runtime of 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Who directed Cars 3?
Cars 3 was directed by Brian Fee.
Who stars in Cars 3?
The cast of Cars 3 includes Owen Wilson, Cristela Alonzo, Chris Cooper, Nathan Fillion, Larry the Cable Guy.
How much did Cars 3 make at the box office?
Cars 3 earned $383,925,276 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $175,000,000.
What is the rating of Cars 3?
Cars 3 has a rating of 6.9 out of 10 based on 6,270 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (5)
Animation
Adventure
Comedy
Drama
Family
KEYWORDS (10)
sports
trainer
villain
sequel
anthropomorphism
travel
racing
high tech
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