Cars 2 Proved A James Bond-Style Spy Spinoff Could Work
Cars 2 may be the worst Cars and Pixar film, but incorporating the spy storyline sets up a potential James Bond-inspired spin-off series. The opening scene looks promising with the introduction of Finn McMissile, a spy on a mission to rescue a compromised coworker. Viewers watch Finn infiltrate a top-secret hideout to find his friend and discover what villainous cars are up to.
Although Cars 2 becomes a mess after this opening scene, it remains a compelling introduction that has become forgotten thanks to the rest of the movie's poor reputation. The fact that even a film of Cars 2's quality could make an espionage movie featuring cars seem intriguing (before admittedly spoiling its own premise) proves that the idea has potential in another context.
A Spy Spinoff Series Could Help Reinvent The Cars Franchise
The opening scene of Cars 2 sets up a whole new possibility for the franchise. Cars 3 wraps up Lightning McQueen's story nicely, and the hidden world of espionage paves the way for new characters and adventures. Moving away from Lightning McQueen, his best friend Mater, and Radiator Springs potentially allows Disney Pixar to explore more car spy characters. Cars 2 only gives viewers a taste of what a Spin-off series could look like, but the groundwork is there. It is the perfect way to reinvent the franchise with something fresh while keeping audiences entertained with the familiar universe.
With no hints of Cars 4 on the horizon and the franchise quickly growing stale, Disney Pixar is under pressure to come up with something compelling. Whether it is a fourth film, a Spin-off universe such as Planes, or a spin-off show, it will be fascinating to see where the Cars franchise goes next. However, Cars 3 ends with Lightning McQueen retiring from racing and Cruz Ramirez takes his spot as a racer. That means a fourth film or a spin-off show rooted in Cars 2's spy movie tease would also be an excellent way to reboot the franchise.
The Film's Opening Scene Teased A New Inspiration For The Franchise
Cars 2 may be the worst Cars and Pixar film, but incorporating the spy storyline sets up a potential James Bond-inspired Spin-off series. The opening scene looks promising with the introduction of Finn McMissile, a spy on a mission to rescue a compromised coworker. Viewers watch Finn infiltrate a top-secret hideout to find his friend and discover what villainous cars are up to.
Finn's mission is reminiscent of a James Bond film. Finn's friend dies, but he does manage to escape. Although Cars 2 becomes a mess after this opening scene, it remains a compelling introduction that has become forgotten thanks to the rest of the movie's poor reputation. The fact that even a film of Cars 2's quality could make an espionage movie featuring cars seem intriguing (before admittedly spoiling its own premise) proves that the idea has potential in another context.
Expanding The Cars Universe
The opening scene of Cars 2 sets up a whole new possibility for the franchise. Cars 3 wraps up Lightning McQueen's story nicely, and the hidden world of espionage paves the way for new characters and adventures. Moving away from Lightning McQueen, his best friend Mater, and Radiator Springs potentially allows Disney Pixar to explore more car spy characters. Cars 2 only gives viewers a taste of what a Spin-off series could look like, but the groundwork is there. It is the perfect way to reinvent the franchise with something fresh while keeping audiences entertained with the familiar universe.
With no hints of Cars 4 on the horizon and the franchise quickly growing stale, Disney Pixar is under pressure to come up with something compelling. Whether it is a fourth film, a Spin-off universe such as Planes, or a spin-off show, it will be fascinating to see where the Cars franchise goes next. However, Cars 3 ends with Lightning McQueen retiring from racing and Cruz Ramirez takes his spot as a racer. That means a fourth film or a spin-off show rooted in Cars 2's spy movie tease would also be an excellent way to reboot the franchise.
