Movie Information
Domestic Total: 10.54M
Opening Weekend: 6.3M
Legs: 1.67
Overview: Lightning McQueen, a hotshot rookie race car driven to succeed, discovers that life is about the journey, not the finish line, when he finds himself unexpectedly detoured in the sleepy Route 66 town of Radiator Springs. On route across the country to the big Piston Cup Championship in California to compete against two seasoned pros, McQueen gets to know the town's offbeat characters.
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Daily Table
| Date | Revenue | % YD | Theaters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sep 4, 2026 | $2,207,037 | + 0.00% | 2900 |
| Sat, Sep 5, 2026 | $2,097,088 | -4.98% | 2900 |
| Sun, Sep 6, 2026 | $2,000,162 | -4.62% | 2900 |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | $1,747,488 | -12.63% | 2900 |
| Tue, Sep 8, 2026 | $525,323 | -69.94% | 2900 |
| Wed, Sep 9, 2026 | $405,051 | -22.89% | 2900 |
| Thu, Sep 10, 2026 | $230,812 | -43.02% | 2900 |
| Fri, Sep 11, 2026 | $245,683 | + 6.44% | 2500 |
| Sat, Sep 12, 2026 | $520,602 | + 111.90% | 2500 |
| Sun, Sep 13, 2026 | $466,671 | -10.36% | 2500 |
| Mon, Sep 14, 2026 | $95,847 | -79.46% | 2500 |
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Owen Wilson | Lightning McQueen (voice) |
| Paul Newman | Doc Hudson (voice) |
| Bonnie Hunt | Sally Carrera (voice) |
| Larry the Cable Guy | Mater (voice) |
| Cheech Marin | Ramone (voice) |
| Tony Shalhoub | Luigi (voice) |
| Guido Quaroni | Guido (voice) |
| Jenifer Lewis | Flo (voice) |
| Paul Dooley | Sarge (voice) |
| Michael Wallis | Sheriff (voice) |
| George Carlin | Fillmore (voice) |
| Katherine Helmond | Lizzie (voice) |
| John Ratzenberger | Mack / Hamm Truck / Abominable Snow Plow / P.T. Flea Car (voice) |
| Joe Ranft | Red / Peterbilt (voice) |
| Michael Keaton | Chick Hicks (voice) |
| Richard Petty | The King (voice) |
| Jeremy Piven | Harv (voice) |
| Bob Costas | Bob Cutlass (voice) |
| Darrell Waltrip | Darrell Cartrip (voice) |
| Richard Kind | Van (voice) |
| Edie McClurg | Minny (voice) |
| Humpy Wheeler | Tex (voice) |
| Tom Magliozzi | Rusty Rust-eze (voice) |
| Ray Magliozzi | Dusty Rust-eze (voice) |
| Lynda Petty | Mrs. The King (voice) |
| Andrew Stanton | Fred (voice) |
| Dale Earnhardt Jr. | Junior (voice) |
| Michael Schumacher | Michael Schumacher Ferrari (voice) |
| Jay Leno | Jay Limo (voice) |
| Mario Andretti | Mario Andretti (voice) |
| Sarah Clark | Kori Turbowitz (voice) |
| Mike Nelson | Not Chuck (voice) |
| Jonas Rivera | Boost (voice) |
| Lou Romano | Snotrod (voice) |
| Adrian Ochoa | Wingo (voice) |
| E.J. Holowicki | DJ (voice) |
| Elissa Knight | Tia (voice) |
| Lindsey Collins | Mia (voice) |
| Larry Benton | Motorhome Race Fan (voice) |
| Douglas Keever | Motorhome Race Fan (voice) |
| Tom Hanks | Woody Car (voice) |
| Tim Allen | Buzz Lightyear Car (voice) |
| Billy Crystal | Mike Car (voice) |
| John Goodman | Sullivan Truck (voice) |
| Dave Foley | Flik Car (voice) |
| Jack Angel | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Michael Bell | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Bob Bergen | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Susan Blu | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Andrea Boerries | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Marco Boerries | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Rodger Bumpass | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Torbin Xan Bullock | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Richard Cawood | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Scott Clark | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Kathy Coates | Additional Voices (voice) |
| John Cygan | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Jennifer Darling | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Paul Eiding | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Bill Farmer | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Brian Fee | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Teresa Ganzel | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Craig Good | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Jess Harnell | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Artie Kempner | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Hooman Khalili | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Sonoko Konishi | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Erik Langley | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Sherry Lynn | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Danny Mann | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Mickie McGowan | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Laraine Newman | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Teddy Newton | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Colleen O'Shaughnessey | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Bob Peterson | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Steve Purcell | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Jan Rabson | Additional Voices (voice) |
| A.J. Riebli III | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Dan Scanlon | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Stephen Schaffer | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Ken Schretzmann | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Bob Scott | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Matt Staudt | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Jay Ward | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Jim Ward | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Colette Whitaker | Additional Voices (voice) |
Comps
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| Title | Release Date | Budget |
|---|---|---|
| Moana | Oct 13, 2016 | $150M |
| The Croods: A New Age | Nov 25, 2020 | $65M |
| Norm of the North | Jan 14, 2016 | $7M |
| Elio | Jun 18, 2025 | $150M |
| Onward | Feb 29, 2020 | $200M |
| Cars 3 | Jun 15, 2017 | $175M |
| Inside Out | Jun 17, 2015 | $175M |
| The Addams Family | Oct 10, 2019 | $40M |
Profitability Breakdown
Domestic
Week 1: $9.21M
Week 2: $1.33M
Investor Share: $730.84K
Week 3+: $0.00
Investor Share: $0.00
International
$221.81M (95.46%)
Investor Share: $77.63M
Costs
Budget: $120M
P&A: $120M
Breakdown
Gross: $232.35M
Net: $83.89M
Costs: $240M
Profit
Profit: $-156.11M (Loss)
The profitability breakdown is based on Dan Murrell's YouTube videos (Dan Murrell is not affiliated with Reel Numbers). The breakdown only includes the theatrical release and does not account for any post-theatrical revenue streams such as streaming, home video, or merchandise sales. Additionally, the breakdown does not include any tax incentives, sponsorships, or product placement that may have occurred during production.
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