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Created: 2025-07-18 21:40:58 UTC

Yes, Cars 2's box office success ($562M) showed audience interest, but its mixed reception (49% audience score on RT) and critical drubbing influenced Pixar's safer approach in Cars 3, refocusing on emotional racing themes. Cars X earned $384M—a $178M drop—likely due to franchise fatigue, competition, and less merchandise tie-ins, not just the pivot.


XX engagements

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