Disney Cars is a franchise of animated movies and TV shows produced by Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Pictures. It follows the adventures of anthropomorphic cars, with the main character being racecar Lightning McQueen. The franchise also includes a variety of merchandising products such as toys, apparel, and home decor.
- The original Cars movie was released in 2006, followed by two sequels in 2011 and 2017
- The franchise is known for its successful merchandise sales, with the Cars brand generating billions of dollars in revenue
- The concept for Cars was created by Pixar director John Lasseter, who was inspired by Route 66 and his childhood memories of racing toy cars
- The franchise has also spawned theme park attractions, such as Cars Land at Disney California Adventure park
Hot Wheels is a brand of die-cast toy cars produced by Mattel. The brand is known for its extensive line of miniature cars, as well as playsets and track sets for children to race their vehicles on.
Matchbox is another brand of die-cast toy cars, also produced by Mattel. The brand focuses on realistic vehicle designs and playsets that mimic real-world environments, such as construction sites and cityscapes.
Micro Machines is a brand of miniature toy vehicles produced by Hasbro. The toys are known for their small size and intricate details, with collections featuring different themes such as military vehicles, monster trucks, and race cars.
The die-cast Cars toys are miniature versions of the characters from the animated movies. They are made from metal and are highly detailed, with movable wheels and realistic designs.
Remote control Cars toys allow children to control the movements of the cars using a handheld controller. The toys are available in a variety of designs, with some featuring Lightning McQueen or other popular characters from the franchise.
LEGO sets based on the Cars franchise include construction sets that allow children to build miniature versions of the movie's settings, as well as sets featuring the characters themselves.
The Cars movies were released in the following order: Cars (2006), Cars 2 (2011), Cars 3 (2017).
The main character in Cars is racecar Lightning McQueen.
Yes, there is a Cars Land section of Disney California Adventure park that features rides, restaurants, and shops inspired by the Cars franchise.
In addition to toys and movies, the Cars franchise also includes apparel, home decor items, and video games.
The idea to make the cars anthropomorphic was inspired by director John Lasseter's childhood memories of playing with toy cars and imagining them as having personalities and emotions.