In what year did Pixar's Cars 3 reach theaters?

Pixar's Cars 3 reached theaters in 2017.

The film was released in the United States on June 16, 2017, and was directed by Brian Fee in his feature-directing debut. Its story follows Lightning McQueen as a younger generation of high-tech racers begins to dominate professional racing.

Cars 3 introduced Jackson Storm as Lightning's principal rival and Cruz Ramirez as a trainer who becomes important to his comeback. The film examines aging, competition, and the way experienced athletes can adapt without losing their identity.

Although Cars 3 is the third main Cars feature, it is not the same kind of international adventure as Cars 2. Its central locations and training sequences return the emphasis to racing, mentorship, and the legacy of Doc Hudson. The film also features a flashback to Lightning's early career and connects his later choices to Doc's influence.