Cars 2

— April 13, 2008

Update - 9/24/08: Disney announced Cars 2 is being moved from summer 2012 to summer 2011.

A “Cars” sequel is coming folks! According to the official Disney press release, “Cars 2” is planned for release in the summer of 2012 2011.

The year 2012 2011 will mark the return of Lightning McQueen, Mater the tow truck, and an international cast of favorite and new car characters in Pixar’s “Cars 2,” directed by Brad Lewis (producer of “Ratatouille”).

“Cars 2” is also part of the next generation of Disney movies that will be released in Disney Digital 3-D.

Here is the synopsis of the new movie from the press release.

All the world’s a racetrack as racing superstar Lightning McQueen zooms back into action, with his best friend Mater in tow, to take on the globe’s fastest and finest in this thrilling high-octane new installment of the “Cars” saga. Mater and McQueen will need their passports as they find themselves in a new world of intrigue, thrills and fast-paced comedic escapades around the globe. “Cars 2” is being directed by Brad Lewis, producer of the Oscar®- winning film “Ratatouille.”

That’s all the info we have for now. This post will be updated as more information is available. Stay tuned.