❗️Nine years ago today, Cars 3 raced into theaters and surprised audiences with one of the boldest marketing campaigns Pixar has ever created. The film’s first teaser showed Lightning McQueen suffering a dramatic high-speed crash, instantly making fans realize this would be a much more serious story than previous entries in the franchise. Its posters matched that intensity, focusing on themes of competition, aging, and the challenge of keeping up with a new generation of racers. When the movie finally released on June 16, 2017, it delivered an emotional story about legacy, mentorship, and discovering a new purpose beyond winning. Many fans now consider Cars 3 a return to the racing-focused heart of the original film after the action-heavy direction of Cars 2. Nearly a decade later, its darker tone and unforgettable promotional artwork remain some of the most iconic in Pixar history. Looking back nine years later, where does Cars 3 rank among your favorite Cars movies? What are y...