Race smarter in Pixar’s final Cars 3 trailer

Last Updated on July 31, 2021

You know, I don't hate the first CARS. It isn't great (and is basically DOC HOLLYWOOD with sentient cars – and yes, I'm the first person to ever make that comparison, no need to Google), but it had George Carlin, Cheech Marin, and a soulful performance by Paul Newman, and was also just a fun, light romp. I mean, there are some disturbing questions (where are the people, how do the cars procreate, do they have SOUTHLAND TALES-style sex?), but not anything that much more disturbing than the whole Pluto/Goofy thing or why I'm attracted to girl Bugs Bunny.

Now the third film in the CARS franchise (I'm not saying trilogy – remember TOY STORY 3 was supposed to be the last one too) has released its final trailer. Let's take a look:

I mean, while there's some new footage (I believe this is the first time we've actually heard Armie Hammer's douchey Jackson Storm speak for any length of time), it's basically what we've seen before. Besides that, we also get some jokes about VR and what looks to be a…demolition derby? Either way, while I probably won't see it, I doubt it'll be an unmitigated disaster. At worst, it'll be solid and passable which – when you have shit like BOSS BABY – isn't always guaranteed.

Also, the only shot in any of the trailers of Larry the Cable Guy's Mater seems to be Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson) Skyping him for one scene, so if the film goes out of its way to sideline that character, that's even better.

Meanwhile CARS 3 will race into theaters June 16th.