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Disney Pixar ‘Cars’ 20th anniversary celebrations

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To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Disney and Pixar film ‘Cars’, various commemorative events and products are being released globally. In Japan, Bandai Namco Experience Inc. is releasing exclusive anniversary prizes starting August 21, 2026, via Namco amusement facilities and online crane services. A one-week limited theatrical re-release of the Japanese-dubbed version is scheduled from September 4 to September 10, 2026. In the United States, Adidas has partnered with Pixar to launch a special collection of football ~~boots. The collection features the Adizero Electric II model in red,~~ boots, including models inspired by Lightning ~~McQueen,~~ McQueen and ~~the Adizero Impact II Mid model in brown, inspired by~~ Mater. ~~These products are currently available on~~ Global celebrations also include life-size vehicle appearances at the ~~Adidas US website.~~ Formula 1 Gran Premio D’Italia, automotive museum exhibits, and a Porsche ‘Sally Special’ vehicle tour. In Brazil, the film is scheduled for a theatrical re-release on October 8. 8, 2026. Disney has confirmed ~~that~~ the Brazilian version will retain its original 2006 ~~dubbing, featuring the original voices for characters such as Lightning McQueen and Sally Carrera,~~ dubbing to address fan ~~concerns regarding potential redubbing. Additionally, the~~ concerns. The Brazilian retailer Riachuelo has launched an exclusive clothing collection under the ‘Accelerating the Magic’ initiative, a partnership between Disney and Formula 1, featuring Mickey & Friends with a racing theme. ~~Global celebrations also include life-size Lightning McQueen and Mercedes safety car appearances at~~ As the ~~Formula 1 Gran Premio D’Italia in Monza, automotive museum exhibits in~~ anniversary continues, the ~~U.S., England, and Italy,~~ franchise’s legacy is highlighted through its video game history, including titles such as ‘Cars: The Videogame’, ‘Cars Race-O-Rama’, ‘Cars 2: The Video Game’, ‘Cars 3: Driven to Win’, and ~~a Porsche ‘Sally Special’ vehicle tour in~~ the ~~U.S. Other activations~~ free-to-play ‘Disney Speedstorm’. Additional celebrations include a NASCAR event at the Daytona 500, ~~special~~ Route 66 centennial screenings in Oklahoma, and ~~a theatrical return in Mexico via Cinépolis and Cinemex on September 10, 2026. Pixar has also launched~~ a YouTube retrospective series, ‘Cars: Route 66 Road Trip’, hosted by Jo Franco.

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