how many cars movies are there

There are three main Cars movies: Cars (2006), Cars 2 (2011), and Cars 3 (2017). Additionally, there are two spin-off Planes movies: Planes (2013) and Planes: Fire & Rescue (2014). Besides these, there are also short films and series related to the Cars franchise. So, in total, there are 3 main Cars movies and 2 related spin-off movies, making 5 movies in the broader Cars universe.