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Pixar's 'Cars' returns to theaters for 20th anniversary
Disney and Pixar are rereleasing the animated film ‘Cars’ in theaters to celebrate its 20th anniversary, with screenings scheduled to begin on September 4, 2026. The theatrical return coincides with Lightning McQueen Day on September 5, which honors the character’s race car number, 95.
The anniversary celebration includes various global activations and collaborations. In the United States, a Porsche “Sally Special” vehicle will tour cities including Atlanta, Los Angeles, and New York, while special screenings are planned for Route 66 locations like the Tee-Pee Drive-In in Oklahoma. International events include a Mercedes-Benz safety car wrapped in ‘Cars’ branding appearing at the Formula 1 Gran Premio D’Italia in Monza, Italy, and life-size exhibits at the Beaulieu National Motor Museum in England and the National Automobile Museum in Italy.
Additional festivities involve NASCAR activations at the Daytona 500 and themed merchandise, such as collectible Lightning McQueen popcorn buckets from Cinemark. The franchise, originally directed by John Lasseter and released in 2006, continues to expand with ongoing development of new projects and themed experiences at Disney parks.
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Disney · Formula 1 · John Lasseter · Lightning McQueen · Mercedes-Benz · Monza · NASCAR · Owen Wilson · Pixar · Pixar Animation Studios
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- [● 2 SOURCES] A Porsche 'Sally Special' vehicle will tour various US cities including Atlanta, Los Angeles, and New York. www.mrwillwong.com · www.world-today-news.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The theatrical re-release coincides with Lightning McQueen Day on September 5. desitalkchicago.com · www.mrwillwong.com · www.laughingplace.com · www.world-today-news.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] A NASCAR activation is scheduled for the Daytona 500 in February. desitalkchicago.com · www.mrwillwong.com · www.laughingplace.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Pixar's animated film 'Cars' will return to theaters for its 20th anniversary starting September 4, 2026. desitalkchicago.com · www.mrwillwong.com · www.laughingplace.com · www.world-today-news.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Life-size 'Cars' exhibits will be held at the Beaulieu National Motor Museum in England and the National Automobile Museum in Italy. desitalkchicago.com · www.mrwillwong.com · www.laughingplace.com · www.world-today-news.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] A life-size Lightning McQueen and a Mercedes safety car will appear at the Formula 1 Gran Premio D’Italia at Monza in September. desitalkchicago.com · www.mrwillwong.com · www.laughingplace.com · www.world-today-news.com