Cars (2006) Apr 2026

Released on June 9, 2006, Pixar's Cars was a groundbreaking technical and narrative feat that revitalized interest in American car culture and Route 66. Directed by John Lasseter and inspired by his own cross-country road trips, the film follows rookie race car Lightning McQueen (voiced by Owen Wilson) as he discovers the importance of community in the forgotten town of Radiator Springs. Technical Breakthroughs

The film set new standards in animation through complex rendering and design: Cars (2006)