A hotshot rookie with a one-track mind finds himself stranded in a forgotten town where nobody cares about trophies or fame. Forced to slow down, he meets a group of locals who challenge everything he thought mattered. As the big race looms, he has to decide what winning actually means. It’s a journey about ego, friendship, and learning to take the long way around. Commissioned by Shane A. 3/2/26

• Year: 2006
• Budget: About $120 million
• Box Office: About $462 million worldwide
• Awards: Nominated for 2 Oscars, won Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature