TRAILER: Netflix “Hot Wheels Lets Race”

TRAILER: Netflix “Hot Wheels Lets Race”

January 30th, 2024

Jerry Beck

Netflix has debut the official trailer, and announcing the release date, for the new animated kids series Hot Wheels Let’s Race. They are also announcing that Patrick Stump, musician, singer-songwriter, and lead vocalist for Fall Out Boy, composed, recorded, and produced the theme song for the series in addition to leading the composition of the score, underscore, and music cues for all episodes. Here’s our first look:

SYNOPSIS:
Based on the number-one selling toy in the world, Hot Wheels Let’s Race is a high-octane series that ignites and unlocks the challenger spirit within every racer! The series follows the newest generation of racers as they experience mind-blowing races, extreme stunt contests, and thrill-seeking challenges.

ABOUT THE MUSIC:
The Hot Wheels Let’s Race theme song is performed by Patrick Stump, musician, singer-songwriter, and lead vocalist for Fall Out Boy. Stump composed, recorded, and produced the theme song for Hot Wheels Let’s Race in addition to leading the composition of the score, underscore, and music cues for all episodes.

“Hot Wheels is an iconic brand that I’ve loved since I was a kid, which is why I’m so excited to be working on Hot Wheels Let’s Race with Mattel Television Studios and Netflix,” said Stump. “Let’s Race is a high-energy thrill ride, and I’m so proud of the way the music brings the show to life. I can’t wait for the months ahead when the next generation of Hot Wheels fans around the world get to experience it for themselves.”

ABOUT HOT WHEELS LET’S RACE
RELEASE DATE: March 4, 2024
DEVELOPED BY: Rob David, Melanie Shannon, Jordan Gershowitz
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Rob David, Christopher Keenan, Fred Soulie
PRODUCERS: Mike Roberts, Diane A. Crea
MUSIC BY: Patrick Stump
PRODUCTION COMPANY: Mattel Television Studios
ANIMATION STUDIO: Sprite Animation Studios and OLM Digital, Inc.

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Jerry Beck

Writer, cartoon producer and author of more than 15 books on animation history. A former studio exec with Nickelodeon and Disney; currently on the faculty at both CalArts in Valencia and Woodbury University in Burbank, California.