Overview
- Sheryl Crow made a surprise D23 stage appearance to debut the series theme “Built to Last” and performed her 2006 Cars song “Real Gone.”
- Disney confirmed the show is titled Cars: Lightning Racers and is scheduled to arrive on Disney Jr. with distribution on Disney+ in 2027.
- Crow wrote the new theme and has contributed 10 additional original songs that will appear across the series soundtrack.
- Several original voice actors are returning, including Owen Wilson as Lightning McQueen, Larry the Cable Guy as Mater, and Bonnie Hunt as Sally.
- Crow’s involvement renews a musical link to the franchise after the original 2006 film and frames the series as a nostalgia-driven effort to introduce Radiator Springs to a new generation.