Cars 3

(Pixar Animation Studio | Walt Disney Pictures) Director: Brian Fee Release Date: June 16, 2017 Rotten Tomatoes Score: 68% Synopsis: Facing the prospect of forced retirement after a bad crash, former hotshot racer Lightning McQueen pushes himself into one last lap for glory, with the help of a high-tech, but low-self-esteemed, trainer named Cruz. Box Office to Date: $362 million worldwide The Word: “The gap between Toy Story 3 and Cars 3 highlights the difference between a classic and something that’s ‘merely’ well-made. Still, following in the wake of the flawed Cars 2, the final chapter of the trilogy has saved the best for last and will at least deflect the most serious concerns of those who think this series has taken too many extra laps.” – James Berardinelli, Reel Views. Nomination Chances: While it’s not impossible that this retread will qualify for the race, Disney is likelier to put its Oscar campaign muscle behind Coco.