“McQueen is fading...” Cars 3 was released nine years ago today, shifting the franchise from a racing comedy into a mature story about passing the torch. Instead of a predictable victory lap, the film forced Lightning McQueen to confront his own aging and irrelevance against a high-tech new generation of rookies. By choosing to step aside and coach his protégé, Cruz Ramirez, McQueen beautifully completed his evolution from a selfish speedster into the new Doc Hudson. Where does this emotional transition rank among your favorite Pixar character arcs? What are your thoughts? 🤔💭 ( Media: Pixar Cars / Edit: @ bass0liver/tt ) #cars #disney #pixar #lightningmcqueen #cars3