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Pixar enthusiasts can anticipate another installment in the Cars franchise.
In an interview at the 2023 Porsche Rennsport Reunion Event with The Late Brake Show's Jonny Smith, creative director Jay Ward reveals updates on the Cars franchise.
While discussing Sally Carrera, Smith inquired about potential Cars projects. It prompted Ward to confirm ongoing work on a new venture. However, he cautioned that the public might have to wait a couple of years before witnessing the outcome. Given the extended development process for movies and shows.
“There are more Cars things brewing, I can't say much more yet.”
New ‘CARS’ projects are in the works at Pixar.
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Ward expressed his excitement about the enduring popularity of Cars, a phenomenon that even Pixar didn't anticipate. He attributed the success to the film's release coinciding with the DVD era. Wared reveals its continual growth as each new generation of children discovers the beloved franchise.
In a broader context, Disney seems poised to leverage its successful franchises to counterbalance a challenging year. Ward hinted at “real fun projects” in the works, set to delight audiences in the coming years.
Bob Iger, Disney's CEO, reinforced this strategic approach during an investor call, announcing sequels for other beloved franchises like Frozen, Zootopia, and Toy Story.
Despite concerns about an abundance of sequels, Iger defended the strategy, emphasizing the importance of compelling stories. He acknowledged the exceptional box office standards Disney had set and expressed confidence in their continued success, insisting that the studio would continue to produce sequels with meaningful narratives rather than purely for commercial reasons.
