Cars | 3 (2017)

It mirrors the relationship McQueen had with Doc Hudson, coming full circle as McQueen shifts from student to teacher.

Cars 3 is an animated sports drama produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures on June 16, 2017. Directed by Brian Fee, it serves as the third installment in the Cars franchise and focuses on the themes of aging, legacy, and mentorship. Production Overview Director: Brian Fee Producers: Kevin Reher and Andrea Warren Cars 3 (2017)

Seeking inspiration from the late , McQueen visits Doc’s old mentor, Smokey, and eventually realizes that his greatest impact may not be on the track himself, but in passing the torch to the next generation. Thematic Core It mirrors the relationship McQueen had with Doc

The film follows legendary racer , who finds himself outpaced by a new generation of high-tech "Next-Gen" racers led by the arrogant Jackson Storm . After a devastating crash that threatens his career, McQueen attempts a comeback with the help of Cruz Ramirez , an eager young race technician with her own untapped racing potential. McQueen visits Doc’s old mentor