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The for-boys movie became Pixar's first big miss. 20 years on, the studio's still feeling the repercussions
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June 6, 2026 9:00AM (EDT)
"Cars on the Road" (Pixar/Disney)
The for-boys movie became Pixar's first big miss. 20 years on, the studio's still feeling the repercussions.
commentary
The for-boys movie became Pixar's first big miss. 20 years on, the studio's still feeling the repercussions
Published
June 6, 2026 9:00AM (EDT)
"Cars on the Road" (Pixar/Disney)

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