Cars 4 (2026 film)

Cars 4 is a 2026 American 3D computer-animated comedy film produced by Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures. It is the fourth and final installment in the Cars franchise and a sequel to 2017's Cars 3. Owen Wilson, Cristela Alonzo, Larry the Cable Guy, and Bonnie Hunt reprise their roles from the first three films with Ryan Reynolds, Steve Zahn, Kevin Hart, Will Ferrell, Lilliana Mumy, and Scarlett Johannson voicing the new characters introduced in this film, in addition to a dozen NASCAR personalities. The film follows Lightning McQueen and his friends as they team up with Louis and Baby Blue Tales star Louis the Corvette and his friends in order to take down Peyton Wheeler, who is planning on buying Radiator Springs so he can turn it into a multi-road interstate. The film is directed by Brave directors Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman. The film was released on June 19, 2026, in the United States. The film received generally positive reviews from critics, who praise the emotional story, the performances of Wilson and Reynolds, and the connection between McQueen and Cruz. It was also a box-office success, grossing over $1.2 billion worldwide on a $200 million budget, making it the highest-grossing film of 2026 and the highest-grossing Cars film of all time.

Synopsis
When a greedy car named Peyton Wheeler (Steve Zahn) comes into Radiator Springs to buy it out, Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson) and his friends are suddenly challenged to keep their home safe. In order to make sure it never gets bought, they team up with TV show celebrity Louis the Corvette (Ryan Reynolds), who has also faced a past with Wheeler.

Cast
See also: List of Cars characters
 * Owen Wilson as Lightning McQueen, a retired Piston Cup racer who lives in Radiator Springs on Route 66.
 * Cristela Alonzo as Cruz Ramirez, McQueen's protegee and a rookie racer for Dinoco.
 * Ryan Reynolds as Louis the Corvette, a TV show celebrity who teams up with McQueen and his friends in order to save their town from being bought out by Peyton Wheeler, of whom he also had a troubled past with.
 * Steve Zahn as Peyton Wheeler, a greedy business car who wishes to purchase Radiator Springs in order to turn it into the biggest interstate in the Southwest.
 * Kevin Hart as Baby Blue, Louis's co-star on Louis and Baby Blue Tales.
 * Will Ferrell as Goldie, a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
 * Lilliana Mumy as Rose Red, a 1994 BMW M5.
 * Larry the Cable Guy as Mater, a jolly tow truck and Lightning's best friend.
 * Bonnie Hunt as Sally Carrera, a Porsche 996 and Lightning's girlfriend.
 * Scarlett Johannson as Sarah, a 2006 Peterbilt who serves as Louis's transport.
 * Chadwick Boseman as Herbie
 * Robert de Niro as Milton
 * Al Pacino as Janner
 * Chris Cooper as Smokey
 * Ed Helms as Senior
 * Steve Buscemi as Fidgety
 * Hank Azaria as Short Spinner
 * Johnny Depp as Weiner
 * Seth Rogen as Big Thunder Mountain
 * Tony Shalhoub as Luigi
 * Guido Quaroni as Guido
 * Will Arnett as Spam
 * Armie Hammer as Jackson Storm
 * Nathan Fillion as Sterling
 * Jeff Goldblum as Elliott
 * Patrick Warburton as Tax
 * Michael Shannon as Bob
 * Tate Donovan as Reginald
 * Bruce Willis as This Guy
 * Demi Moore as This Guy's Girlfriend
 * Jonah Hill as Viacom Car
 * Trey Parker as Ralph
 * Danny DeVito as Derek
 * John Cusack as Eric
 * Matt Damon as Junior
 * Tom Cruise as Finn
 * John Ratzenberger as Mack
 * Corey Burton as Doc Hudson
 * Isiah Whitlock Jr as River Scott
 * Junior Johnson as Junior Moon
 * Margo Martindale as Louise Nash
 * Kerry Washington as Natalie Certain
 * Lea DeLaria as Miss Fritter
 * Bob Peterson as Chick Hicks
 * Michael Caine as Finn McMissile
 * Emily Mortimer as Holley Shiftwell
 * Lloyd Sherr as Fillmore
 * Paul Dooley as Sargw
 * Cheech Marin as Ramone
 * Jenifer Lewis as Flo
 * Michael Wallis as Sheriff
 * Katherine Helmond as Lizzie
 * Jerome Ranft as Red
 * Eddie Izzard as Miles Axlerod
 * Jeff Gordon as Jeff Gorvette
 * Bob Costas as Bob Cutlass
 * Darrell Waltrip as Darrell Cartrip
 * Lindsey Collins as Mia
 * Elissa Knight as Tia
 * Richard Kind as Van
 * Edie McClurg as Minny
 * Daniel Suarez as Danny Swervez
 * Chase Elliott as Chase Racelott
 * Ryan Blaney as Ryan "Inside" Laney
 * Darrell Wallace Jr. as Bubba Wheelhouse
 * Ray Evernham as Ray Reverham
 * Katie Crown as Gale Beaufort