Cars 4 is an upcoming American computer-animated comedy film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. It is the fourth installment in the Cars franchise and the sequel to Cars 3 (2017). The film is directed by Brian Fee and produced by Kevin Reher, with a screenplay by Kiel Murray, Bob Peterson, and Mike Rich. Owen Wilson, Larry the Cable Guy, Bonnie Hunt, Cheech Marin, Jenifer Lewis, and Paul Newman (in his final film role, recorded before his death in 2008) reprise their roles from previous films, with Kerry Washington, Lea DeLaria, and Peter Sohn joining the cast.
The film follows Lightning McQueen as he navigates a new generation of faster, younger race cars and the challenges of a high-tech racing world. The film explores themes of aging, mentorship, and the importance of embracing change. Cars 4 is scheduled to be theatrically released in the United States on June 16, 2025.