Cars 3 Races to the Top, Wonder Woman Reaches $571.8M

Cars 3 races to the top, Wonder Woman reaches $571.8 million worldwide

Disney•Pixar‘s Cars 3 opened in first place at the domestic box office with an estimated $53.5 million from 4,256 theaters, the 16th Pixar film to open at No. 1. Comparing to the first two films, the first Cars opened to $60.1 million in 2006 and Cars 2 earned $66.1 million its first weekend in 2011. Internationally, the third installment debuted with $21.3 million from a handful of territories, including key markets Russia and Mexico. The film will continue its international rollout in Australia and New Zealand next weekend before expanding across the globe through the summer and fall. Directed by Brian Fee, Cars 3 features the voices of Owen Wilson, Cristela Alonzo, Armie Hammer, Larry the Cable Guy, Kerry Washington, Nathan Fillion, Cheech Marin, and Lea DeLaria. The film received an A CinemaScore from audiences.

After reigning for two weeks, Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Films‘ Wonder Woman dropped just 30% in ticket sales its third weekend an added $40.8 million in second place. The film has now grossed $274.6 million in North America. Internationally, Wonder Woman grossed $39.5 million from 16,390 screens in 62 markets to push its overseas total to $297.2 million ($82.7 million from China) and worldwide total to $571.8 million. Made for $149 million and directed by Patty Jenkins, Wonder Woman stars Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Robin Wright, Danny Huston, Ewen Bremner, Saïd Taghmaoui, Elena Anaya, Connie Nielsen and Lucy Davis.

Tupac Shakur biopic All Eyez on Me (Lionsgate/Summit) debuted in third place with an estimated $27 million from 2,471 theaters. Directed by Benny Boom, the film stars Demetrius Shipp Jr., Danai Gurira, Annie Ilonzeh, Jamal Woolard, Dominic L. Santana, Kat Graham and Jamie Hector. All Eyez on Me received an A- CinemaScore.

Universal Pictures’ The Mummy dropped to the fourth spot with $13.9 million its second weekend and has earned $56.5 million so far. Internationally, the film is up to $239.1 million for a global sum of $295.6 million. Directed by Alex Kurtzman, The Mummy was made for $125 million and stars Tom Cruise, Sofia Boutella, Annabelle Wallis, Jake Johnson, Courtney B. Vance, and Russell Crowe.

Shark thriller 47 Meters Down (Entertainment Studios), starring Mandy Moore and Claire Holt, rounded out the top five with $11.5 million from 2,270 locations. Directed by Johannes Roberts and also starring Matthew Modine, the film received a C CinemaScore.

Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales reached $500 million in international box office this weekend, making it the 21st Walt Disney Studios film to surpass this milestone. Domestically, the fifth installment grossed $8.5 million this weekend in sixth place. It has grossed $150.1 million in North America and $650.1 million worldwide. The previous installment, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, earned $241 million domestically and $804.6 million internationally, for a global total of $1.045 billion. Directed by Espen Sandberg and Joachim Rønning, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales stars Johnny Depp, Javier Bardem, Brenton Thwaites, Kevin R. McNally, Kaya Scodelario, Golshifteh Farahani, Stephen Graham, David Wenham and Geoffrey Rush. It cost $230 million to make.

Rough Night (Columbia Pictures/LStar Capital) took in $8.05 million this weekend from 3,162 locations in the seventh spot. Directed by Lucia Aniello, the comedy stars Scarlett Johansson, Kate McKinnon, Jillian Bell, Ilana Glazer, Zoë Kravitz, and Paul W. Downs. Receiving a C+ CinemaScore, Rough Night cost about $20 million to make.

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SIMPLY STERLING — In “Cars 3,” Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) is invited to train at the brand-new, elite, high-tech Rust-eze Racing Center, run by an always-dapper, brilliant businesscar named Sterling. Featuring Nathan Fillion (ABC’s “Castle,” ABC’s “Modern Family”) as the voice of Sterling, Disney•Pixar’s “Cars 3” opens in U.S. theaters on June 16, 2017. ©2017 Disney•Pixar. All Rights Reserved.
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NEXT-GEN COMPETITION – In Disney•Pixar’s “Cars 3,” a sleek, new generation of racers hits the track, including frontrunner Jackson Storm, who threatens Lightning McQueen’s championship status and forces him to rethink his strategy. With Owen Wilson and Armie Hammer as the voices of Lightning McQueen and Jackson Storm, “Cars 3” opens in theaters nationwide on June 16, 2017. ©2017 Disney•Pixar. All Rights Reserved.
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ROAD TO VICTORY — When faced with a new generation of racers who threaten to derail his career, Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) teams up with tech-savvy, unconventional trainer Cruz Ramirez (voice of Cristela Alonzo) to find his way back to the top. Directed by Brian Fee, produced by Kevin Reher and co-produced by Andrea Warren, Disney•Pixar’s “Cars 3” opens in U.S. theaters on June 16, 2017. ©2017 Disney•Pixar. All Rights Reserved.
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CRAZY 8 DRAMA — In “Cars 3,” Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) hits the road in an effort to reignite his career. Along the way, he finds himself in the middle of a smash-and-crash, figure-8 race, facing off against local legend Miss Fritter, a formidable school bus who—like #95 himself—doesn’t like to lose. Featuring Lea DeLaria (Netflix’s “Orange is the New Black”) as the voice of Miss Fritter, Disney•Pixar’s “Cars 3” opens in U.S. theaters on June 16, 2017. ©2017 Disney•Pixar. All Rights Reserved.
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MEET THE LEGENDS — Lightning McQueen comes hood to hood with a group of characters who represent the roots of stock car racing—and provide a link to Lightning’s late coach and mentor, Doc Hudson. From left: River Scott (voice of Isiah Whitlock Jr.), Junior “Midnight” Moon (voice of Robert Glenn “Junior” Johnson), Smokey (voice of Chris Cooper), Louise “Barnstormer” Nash (voice of Margo Martindale), and Lightning himself (voice of Owen Wilson). “Cars 3” opens in U.S. theaters on June 16, 2017. ©2017 Disney•Pixar. All Rights Reserved.
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SIMULATED SPEED — Tech-savvy trainer Cruz Ramirez (voice of Cristela Alonzo) is armed with cutting-edge tools—like a racing simulator—to help turn racers-in-training into champions. But Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) isn’t a fan of Cruz's high-tech techniques and decides instead to return to his roots—bringing his skeptical trainer along for the ride. Disney•Pixar’s “Cars 3” opens in U.S. theaters on June 16, 2017. ©2017 Disney•Pixar. All Rights Reserved.
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CARS 3: Lighting and Final Image - The Lighting department is responsible for integrating all of the elements – characters, sets, effects, etc. – into a final, rendered image. The Lighting process involves placing virtual light sources into the scene to illuminate the characters and the set. Technical artists place the lighting to draw the audience's eye to story points and to create the correct mood. The lit images are then rendered at high resolution. 24 lit images, of over 2 million pixels each, are created for each one second of the movie. ©2017 Disney•Pixar. All Rights Reserved.
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DO THE MATH — In Disney•Pixar’s “Cars 3," Kerry Washington lends her voice to Natalie Certain, a highly respected statistical analyst who knows her numbers. Book-smart and mathematically gifted, Certain is a fresh voice in the racing world. While she may earn top marks in her ability to evaluate a racer’s stats, she could be underestimating the importance of determination. “Cars 3” opens in U.S. theaters on June 16, 2017. ©2017 Disney•Pixar. All Rights Reserved.
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OFF TO THE RACES — Disney•Pixar’s “Cars 3” is teaming up with NASCAR this year as crowd favorite Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) prepares to return to the big screen June 16, 2017, alongside elite trainer Cruz Ramirez (voice of Cristela Alonzo). Details about the season-long collaboration, which marks the biggest between the “Cars” franchise and NASCAR, were shared today (Feb. 23, 2017) in Daytona Beach, Fla., ahead of this weekend’s 59th annual Daytona 500—for which Wilson will serve as grand marshal. © 2017 Disney•Pixar. All Rights Reserved.
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CARS 3: Story - This storyboard was drawn by “Cars 3” story artists John Hoffman and Sam Hood. Storyboards are drawn by story artists in order to pre-visualize the film. They are placed side-by-side in sequence by the editorial team, so that they convey the pace of scenes and deliver a rough sense of how the story unfolds. This storyboard is one of approximately 81,924 story panels that were delivered to editorial. The storyboarding process, in the form it is known today, was developed at Walt Disney Studios during the early 1930s. ©2017 Disney•Pixar. All Rights Reserved.
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CARS 3: Sets and Layout - Using art reference for guidance, the basic forms and shapes of the sets are translated into the computer during a process called “Modeling.” “Shading” comes next, during which technical artists use a combination of painting and programming to apply textures, colors, patterns and other material properties to give the sets complexity and appeal. This frame also shows the phase known as “Layout,” in which a virtual camera is placed into a shot. The characters are “staged” or placed into positions within the set that work visually with the chosen camera angle. Layout precedes character Animation. ©2017 Disney•Pixar. All Rights Reserved.
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CARS 3: Animation and Crowds - When Layout is complete, the primary and secondary characters are animated and brought to life by the Animation department. Animators create the personalities and "acting" of the characters, and in this particular shot, the Crowds department adds hundreds of background characters to fill the stadium and compliment the acting of the primary characters. ©2017 Disney•Pixar. All Rights Reserved.
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Cars 3: Art - Once the storyline for a sequence is completed, concept art is created by the production designer and art department to determine the look and feel of the film. This concept art piece was drawn by artist John Lee and showcases the exploration of color and the design of new characters and new environments. ©2017 Disney•Pixar. All Rights Reserved.
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Natalie Certain (voice of Kerry Washington) is a highly respected statistical analyst who knows her numbers. Book-smart and mathematically gifted, Certain is a fresh voice in the racing world. While she may earn top marks in her ability to evaluate a racer’s stats, she could be underestimating the importance of determination. ©2017 Disney•Pixar. All Rights Reserved.
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A Cars 3 art review, including (left) Director Brian Fee and (right) Production Designer Jay Shuster as seen on January 28, 2016 at Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville, Calif. (Photo by Deborah Coleman / Pixar)
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A Cars 3 art review, including Bob Pauley, John Lasseter and Director Brian Fee, as seen on January 28, 2016 at Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville, Calif. (Photo by Deborah Coleman / Pixar)
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A Cars 3 art review, including (left tor right) Andy Dreyfus, Director Brian Fee, Production Designer Jay Shuster, Craig Foster and John Lasseter, as seen on January 28, 2016 at Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville, Calif. (Photo by Deborah Coleman / Pixar)
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A Cars 3 story review, including Director Brian Fee and Head of Story Scott Morse, on February 18, 2016 at Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville, Calif. (Photo by Deborah Coleman / Pixar)
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Brian Fee and Scott Morse review a Cars 3 story sequence on December 15, 2016 at Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville, Calif. (Photo by Deborah Coleman / Pixar)
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Brian Fee and Scott Morse review a Cars 3 story sequence on December 15, 2016 at Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville, Calif. (Photo by Deborah Coleman / Pixar)
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Brian Fee and Scott Morse review a Cars 3 story sequence on December 15, 2016 at Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville, Calif. (Photo by Deborah Coleman / Pixar)
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Jay Ward is photographed on December 15, 2016 at Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville, Calif. (Photo by Deborah Coleman / Pixar)
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A Cars 3 animation walk thru review, including Director Brian Fee, as seen on February 7, 2017, at Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville, Calif. (Photo by Deborah Coleman / Pixar)
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A Cars 3 animation walk thru review, including Director Brian Fee, as seen on February 7, 2017, at Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville, Calif. (Photo by Deborah Coleman / Pixar)
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A Cars 3 motion graphics review, including Director Brian Fee and Cars Franchise Guardian Jay Ward, as seen on February 9, 2017 at Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville, Calif. (Photo by Deborah Coleman / Pixar)
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Cars 3 writers Bob Peterson and Kiel Murray with Director Brian Fee during a story review, as seen on February 9, 2017, at Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville, Calif. (Photo by Deborah Coleman / Pixar)
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Cars 3 writers Bob Peterson and Kiel Murray with Director Brian Fee during a story review, as seen on February 9, 2017, at Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville, Calif. (Photo by Deborah Coleman / Pixar)
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Cars 3 writers Bob Peterson and Kiel Murray with Director Brian Fee during a story review, as seen on February 9, 2017, at Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville, Calif. (Photo by Deborah Coleman / Pixar)
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Jon Reisch and Kim White discuss effects and lighting in a Cars 3 sequence, as seen on February 14, 2017 at Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville, Calif. (Photo by Deborah Coleman / Pixar)
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Gus Dizon and Michael Comet work on "Cars 3," as seen on March 21, 2017 at Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville, Calif. (Photo by Deborah Coleman / Pixar)
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"Cars 3" Producer Kevin Reher and Director Brian Fee talk in the hallway on March 22, 2017 at Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville, Calif. (Photo by Deborah Coleman / Pixar)
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Members of the "Cars 3" production have a scheduling review, including (lower left to right clockwise) Production Manager Pam Darrow, Production Office Coordinator Emily Davis, Production Office Manager Susan Eggett, Supervising Technical Director Michael Fong, Co-Producer Andrea Warren, Director Brian Fee, Director's Assistant Jacob Combs and Producer Kevin Reher, as seen on March 22, 2017 at Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville, Calif. (Photo by Deborah Coleman / Pixar)
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Members of the "Cars 3" production have a scheduling review, including Supervising Technical Director Michael Fong, Co-Producer Andrea Warren and Director Brian Fee, as seen on March 22, 2017 at Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville, Calif. (Photo by Deborah Coleman / Pixar)
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Members of the "Cars 3" production have a scheduling review, including Supervising Technical Director Michael Fong, Co-Producer Andrea Warren and Director Brian Fee, as seen on March 22, 2017 at Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville, Calif. (Photo by Deborah Coleman / Pixar)
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DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 26: Grand Marshal Owen Wilson, voice of Lightning McQueen in "Cars 3" poses with Lightning McQueen for the 59th Annual DAYTONA 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 26, 2017 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Gerardo Mora/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Owen Wilson
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DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 26: Grand Marshal Owen Wilson, voice of Lightning McQueen in "Cars 3" poses with NASCAR racer Bubba Wallace for the 59th Annual DAYTONA 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 26, 2017 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Gerardo Mora/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Owen Wilson; Bubba Wallace
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DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 26: Grand Marshal Owen Wilson, voice of Lightning McQueen in "Cars 3" poses with NASCAR racers Daniel Suarez, Bubba Wallace, Ryan Blaney, and Chase Elliott for the 59th Annual DAYTONA 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 26, 2017 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Gerardo Mora/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Owen Wilson; Daniel Suarez; Bubba Wallace; Ryan Blaney; Chase Elliott
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DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 26: Grand Marshal Owen Wilson, voice of Lightning McQueen in "Cars 3" poses with NASCAR racers Daniel Suarez, Bubba Wallace, Ryan Blaney, and Chase Elliott for the 59th Annual DAYTONA 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 26, 2017 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Gerardo Mora/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Owen Wilson; Daniel Suarez; Bubba Wallace; Ryan Blaney; Chase Elliott
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DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 26: View of "Cars 3" Lightning McQueen and Cruz Ramirez during the 59th Annual DAYTONA 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 26, 2017 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Gerardo Mora/Getty Images for Disney)
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DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 23: NASCAR drivers Chase Elliott (L) and Jeff Gordon attend the "Cars 3" NASCAR Collaboration Announcement on February 23, 2017 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Gerardo Mora/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Chase Elliott; Jeff Gordon
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DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 23: Actress Cristela Alonzo (L) and director Brian Fee attend the "Cars 3" NASCAR Collaboration Announcement on February 23, 2017 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Gerardo Mora/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Cristela Alonzo; Brian Fee
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DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 23: Actress Cristela Alonzo (L) and NASCAR driver Daniel Suarez attend the "Cars 3" NASCAR Collaboration Announcement on February 23, 2017 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Gerardo Mora/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Cristela Alonzo; Daniel Suarez
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DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 23: View of the "Cars 3" NASCAR Collaboration Announcement on February 23, 2017 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Gerardo Mora/Getty Images for Disney)
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DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 23: (L-R) NASCAR drivers Daniel Suarez, Bubba Wallace, director Brian Fee, Ryan Blaney, and Chase Elliott attend the "Cars 3" NASCAR Collaboration Announcement on February 23, 2017 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Gerardo Mora/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Daniel Suarez; Bubba Wallace; Brian Fee; Ryan Blaney; Chase Elliott
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DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 23: (Top L-R) Howard Augustine "Humpy" Wheeler, Jr, Mike Joy, Shannon Spake, Ray Evernham, Kyle Petty, Richard "The King" Petty, Jeff Gordon, Darrell Waltrip, Zane Stoddard (Bottom L-R) Ryan Blaney, Bubba Wallace, Cristela Alonzo, Brian Fee, Daniel Suarez, and Chase Elliott attend the "Cars 3" NASCAR Collaboration Announcement on February 23, 2017 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Gerardo Mora/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Howard Augustine Wheeler Jr; Mike Joy; Shannon Spake; Ray Evernham; Kyle Petty; Richard Petty; Jeff Gordon; Darrell Waltrip; Zane Stoddard; Ryan Blaney; Bubba Wallace; Cristela Alonzo; Brian Fee; Daniel Suarez; Chase Elliott
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DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 23: (L-R) Ray Evernham, Kyle Petty, Cristela Alonzo, Richard "The King" Petty, and Jeff Gordon speak onstage during the "Cars 3" NASCAR Collaboration Announcement on February 23, 2017 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Gerardo Mora/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Ray Evernham; Kyle Petty; Cristela Alonzo; Richard Petty; Jeff Gordon
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CARS 3Jackson Storm (voice of Armie Hammer)Jackson Storm is fast, sleek and ready to race. A frontrunner in the next generation of racers, Storm’s quiet confidence and cocky demeanor are off-putting—but his unmatched speed threatens to redefine the sport. Trained on high-tech simulators that are programmed to perfect technique and maximize velocity, Jackson Storm is literally built to be unbeatable—and he knows it.©2016 Disney•Pixar. All Rights Reserved.
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CARS 3Cruz Ramirez (voice of Cristela Alonzo)Cruz Ramirez is a sunny-but-fierce unconventional trainer at the Rust-eze Racing Center. She expertly arms the team's talented rookies with cutting-edge tools to tear up the track—but she nearly stalls when her longtime idol Lightning McQueen shows up. While she’d love to help him find his way back to the top, she knows the competition is faster than ever, and victory is all about speed—or is it?©2016 Disney•Pixar. All Rights Reserved.
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CARS 3Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson)Lightning McQueen is world champion—a modern-day racing legend who’s riding high with five Piston-Cup wins under his hood. Suddenly, he finds himself faced with a new generation of racers who threaten not only his dominance in the sport—but the confidence that got him there. Determined to get back to the pole position, the #95 must decide if his love for racing is enough to fuel the comeback of his life.©2016 Disney•Pixar. All Rights Reserved.
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REAR VIEW — The legendary #95 may be leading the pack, but the high-tech Next Gen racers are closing in fast. Directed by Brian Fee and produced by Kevin Reher, “Cars 3” cruises into theaters on June 16, 2017. ©2016 Disney•Pixar. All Rights Reserved.
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Cars 3 Races to the Top, Wonder Woman Reaches $571.8M Worldwide