Unlike the loud, clip-show menus of early Pixar DVDs, Cars 3 takes a quieter approach. The background shows a rainy, moody Radiator Springs at dusk. Lightning McQueen sits alone on the curb outside Ramone’s, headlights dim. No upbeat racing montage. Just calm piano from Randy Newman’s score.
We often talk about a movie’s bonus features, but rarely about the menu that greets you every time you pop in the disc. With physical media making a quiet comeback, I recently revisited the Cars 3 DVD (2017) – and its menu surprised me. cars 3 dvd menu
It immediately sets the film’s theme: aging, reflection, and one last chance. Unlike the loud, clip-show menus of early Pixar
Do you have a favorite Pixar DVD menu? Let me know in the comments! 🏁 No upbeat racing montage
If you want to skip the previews, press Top Menu (or Menu ) repeatedly during the FBI warning. On most players, it jumps straight to the main menu after 2–3 tries.
Here’s a short, useful blog post about the Cars 3 DVD menu, written in a helpful, nostalgic tone for Disney/Pixar fans and collectors. Revisiting the Cars 3 DVD Menu: A Surprisingly Thoughtful Final Lap