Upcoming Automotive Animation: Disney+ and Disney Junior to Introduce "Lightning Racers" Television series on 2027
In an exciting development for fans of the beloved Cars franchise, Disney Jr., Disney+, and Pixar have joined forces to bring a new animated series titled Cars: Lightning Racers. Set to premiere in 2027, this high-octane show promises to thrill both old and new audiences.
The series is set in the vibrant world of Radiator Springs and will focus on the iconic character, Lightning McQueen, as he reunites with his trusted friend Mater. Alongside them, we'll meet new characters such as Pipes, voiced by Leah Lewis, Miles, voiced by Yuri Lowenthal, and Ms. Blinker, voiced by Sheryl Lee Ralph.
Cars: Lightning Racers promises a unique blend of comedic and heartfelt adventures, with high-energy race sequences that include drag racing and monster truck events. The series will feature the familiar voices of Owen Wilson as Lightning McQueen, Larry the Cable Guy as Mater, Tony Shalhoub as Luigi, Cheech Marin as Ramone, Bob Peterson as Chick Hicks, and John Ratzenberger as Mack.
With its vibrant visuals and smooth animation similar to the films, the series will air on Disney Junior and stream on Disney+. The creative team includes Executive Producers Travis Braun and Frank Montagna, Story Editor Dana Starfield, and Supervising Director Nathan Chew.
As we countdown to 2027, fans can expect teaser trailers, art reveals, merchandise previews, behind-the-scenes features, crossovers with other Cars content, and short specials or Disney+ tie-ins. If the series performs well, it could lead to new merchandise lines, additional seasons or spin-offs, updates to Cars Land at Disney California Adventure, tie-ins with potential new Cars shorts or special episodes, and new die-cast models, playsets, and apparel.
The German dubbing premiere of "Cars: Lightning Racers" has not been specified in the available search results. Regardless, fans worldwide are revving up their engines in anticipation of this exciting new chapter in the Cars universe.
