In Pixar's Cars 3, the 2017 film directed by Brian Fee is the third feature in the Cars series.
Cars 3 follows Lightning McQueen as he faces a younger generation of technologically advanced racers, especially Jackson Storm. The story returns to the series' central theme of adapting to change, while expanding the roles of Cruz Ramirez and the legacy of Doc Hudson.
Brian Fee made his feature directorial debut with Cars 3 after working as a storyboard artist on earlier Pixar productions. The film was produced by Kevin Reher and released by Walt Disney Pictures. It is the third theatrical feature in the franchise, following Cars in 2006 and Cars 2 in 2011.
Cars 3 should not be confused with Planes, a separate animated franchise produced by DisneyToon Studios, or with Cars 2, which is structured around international racing and espionage. The title itself identifies the film's position in Pixar's series.