The 20th-anniversary theatrical re-release of Cars remains in cinemas and is positioned to surpass Mufasa: The Lion King at the North American box office. Two decades after its debut, the Disney-backed Pixar animated film continues to prove itself as a family favorite. Outperforming newer animated titles in North America stands as an impressive achievement for the 2006 release. Read on for the details.
On Rotten Tomatoes, the movie earned above-average reviews from critics who noted that its visual spectacles more than make up for a somewhat simple plot. General audiences embraced it enthusiastically upon its original release, sparking a thriving franchise. That enduring popularity is visible today as the picture chases box office milestones it previously missed.
How much has the film collected so far at the North American box office?
During its second weekend back in North American theaters, the animated feature brought in a solid $1.23 million. This marked a steep drop of 80.4% compared to its opening weekend back on the big screen, alongside a reduction of 400 North American screens. Over a 10-day span, the Pixar picture has accumulated a North American box-office total of $10.4 million. This anniversary run pushed the movie past the domestic milestone of $250 million, elevating its overall domestic box office earnings to $254.5 million.
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Inches away from beating Mufasa: The Lion King in North America
For context, Mufasa: The Lion King functions as both a prequel and a sequel to The Lion King. Directed by Barry Jenkins and released in 2024, the Disney feature chronicles Mufasa’s origins, including how he crossed paths with Scar and other characters. Although it experienced a slow beginning, the movie ultimately grew into a commercial success.
Box Office Mojo figures indicate that Mufasa: The Lion King grossed $254.6 million domestically in North America. Consequently, Cars sits less than $1 million behind Mufasa: The Lion King. This represents a remarkable feat for the 2006 film, given that Mufasa arrived more than fifteen years later equipped with contemporary animation advancements.
More about Cars
Helmed by director John Lasseter, Cars centers on an ambitious rookie race car who gets stranded in a neglected town en route to the most important race of his career, ultimately discovering that victory is not everything. Cars returned to theaters on September 4 and tracks toward a $500 million worldwide gross.
Box office summary of Cars
- Domestic – $254.5 million
- International- $221.9 million
- Worldwide – $476.4 million
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