Is Cars 2 even canon?

Yes. Cars 2 is canon to the franchise, making it the second installment of the film series.

Why didn t people like Cars 2?

Vroom vroom. Cars 2 is widely (and rightly) derided as the worst Pixar movie ever. It's busy, frantic, nonsensical, and lacks heart. According to Rotten Tomatoes, it's the worst-reviewed Pixar movie by a considerable margin – its rating of 39% is abysmal; the next-lowest Pixar movie's rating, for Cars 3, is 70%.

Does Cars 3 acknowledge Cars 2?

There really isn't anything in Cars 2 that you need to see to understand Cars 3. In fact, though it's the same canon as Cars 1 and 3, it's not acknowledged in Cars 3 at all. In fact, even though they're chronological, it's really not necessary to watch all three in order. It's not like Lord of the Rings or something.

Are the cars games canon?

But Cars: The Video Game, Cars: Mater-Nationals and Race-O-Rama have it's own canon.

Why wasn t hudson in Cars 2?

Doc Hudson does not appear in Cars 2 as his voice actor Paul Newman died from lung cancer on September 26, 2008. Pixar eventually decided having Doc appear in Cars 2 would not be a good idea. A conversation between McQueen and Mater indicates that Doc died before the second film.

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Will there will be cars 4?

Cars 4 Isn't In Pixar's Announced Plans

Although Pixar's Cars 4 is still possible, it definitely won't be arriving any time soon. Nothing has been officially confirmed on Cars 4, and the next Pixar sequel on the horizon is the recently announced Inside Out 2, which will release in theaters on June 14th, 2024.

What if Doc Hudson never died?

Doc would win the 1954 Piston Cup and race for a much longer time, until 1968. He would also win at least 12 championships and break the record for most Piston Cup wins ever (since in his only three full-time years he got three championships).

Was Cars 2 a dream?

Larry the Cable Guy (Mater) has said "Cars 2 was kind of like more of a Mater tale. It had really nothing to do with the movies. It was more of a Mater dream, which I got, and which I don't think anybody else understood that, except us at Pixar", which could mean the events of this movie are non-canon.

What race is cars based on?

The fictional track, Motor Speedway of the South (M.S.S.), is based on Bristol Motor Speedway, where NASCAR holds races for its premier series.

Is Cars 3 a prequel?

The sequel to Cars 2 (2011) and the third installment of the Cars film series, the film was directed by Brian Fee (in his directorial debut) and produced by Kevin Reher and Andrea Warren, from a screenplay written by Kiel Murray, Bob Peterson, and Mike Rich, and a story by Fee, Ben Queen, and the writing team of Eyal ...

Why didn t McQueen explode in Cars 2?

They all turn to Fillmore, who admitted that Sarge switched his Allinol with Fillmore's organic fuel, hence why Lightning didn't explode.

Why isn t Holly in Cars 3?

It is unknown why Holley did not appear in Cars 3, but it is possible that the nature of her work meant that she was busy with her job around the time of the third film.

Does Sally appear in Cars 3?

Sally returns in Cars 3. She attends all of Lightning's races along with Mater in the pits to encourage him. She is present when McQueen crashes and rushes to him.

What happened to Mater's girlfriend?

In Cars 3, it is revealed that Mater and Holley's relationship is still going very strong and at the end of Cars 3, Mater distracts Sterling by mentioning that he has wedding flaps, hinting that he's someday getting married to Holley Shiftwell. He still loves her unconditionally and she still loves him unconditionally.

What race is Cars 2 based on?

The World Grand Prix logo. The World Grand Prix (often shortened to WGP) is a racing competition in Cars 2 around which all the events of the film revolve.

Who is the evil villain in Cars 2?

Sir Miles Axlerod, also simply known as Sir Axlerod, is the main antagonist of the Pixar's 12th full-length animated feature film Cars 2 and a cameo antagonist in its 2017 sequel Cars 3.

What does Lightning McQueen say before a race?

Faster than fast, quicker than quick. I am Lightning. Speed. I am Speed.”

Why is Lightning McQueen number 95?

The number #95 on Lightning McQueen. 95 is a number that appears in several Pixar films. It is a reference to the year when Pixar's first movie, Toy Story, was released: 1995.

What was Cars 2 supposed to be?

In Cars 2, Lightning McQueen and Mater, along with Luigi, Guido, Fillmore and Sarge, travel to Japan and Europe so Lightning can compete in the first annual World Grand Prix against the world's top racing superstars held by former oil tycoon Miles Axlerod.

Who is the secret car in Cars 2?

Finn McMissile is the tritagonist of Pixar's 12th full-length animated feature film Cars 2. He is a British secret agent and spy who has been affiliated with C.H.R.O.M.E., a British espionage organization.

Is Finn McMissile in Cars 3?

“That's where it started for him, Radiator Springs,” Rich added. “So we have him at this position in his life and his career.” In other words, Finn, Holly, and the rest have been put up on blocks, at least for Cars 3.

Why did McQueen not join Dinoco?

Lightning McQueen was going to join Dinoco in 2005 to replace Strip Weathers, but he declined saying he wanted to stay with team Rust-Eze. He did however race in 2021 for Dinoco as Cruz's backup racer.

Who is Chick Hicks supposed to be?

Chick Hicks is a main character in Cars, and a supporting character in Cars 3. He is a green 1979 Shyster Cremlin. He races for the sponsor Hostile Takeover Bank. He is Lightning McQueen's (former) chief rival during the first movie.

What does Guido say in Italian in Cars?

The Michael Schumacher Ferrari, voiced by Michael Schumacher, speaks Italian to Guido, saying, "Spero che il tuo amico si riprenda. Mi dicono che siete fantastici." This translates to "I hope your friend recovers. I was told that you are fantastic."