Cars 3 was released globally on June 16 , 2017 , and earned $ 383 million with mainly favorable reviews from critics , and many believing it to be better than its predecessor and praising it for its emotional story and animation .
Released worldwide on June 16 , 2017 , the film grossed $ 383 million worldwide and received generally positive reviews from critics , with many calling it an improvement over its predecessor and praising it for its emotional story and animation. Lightning McQueen and the other veteran racers of the Piston Cup suddenly find themselves struggling to win against next-generation rookies like Jackson Storm who utilize advanced technology and modern training methods .