Hot Wheels AcceleRacers: Ignition

Two rival racing crews find themselves drawn into a glittering gauntlet of worlds when Dr. Peter Tezla recruits them for a special challenge. The Teku and the Metal Maniacs must compete across the Racing Realms to recover the AcceleChargers, mighty devices that could shift the balance of power if they end up with the wrong hands. Alongside their seasoned coach, the drivers face a lineup of perilous tracks that test nerve, skill, and teamwork. A shadowy threat from Racing Drones hovers over every race, forcing the teams to stay sharp as they push toward the finish line. Along the way, they meet quirky allies and sly rivals who push their tactics and reflexes to the limit.

Released in 2005, the film was directed by Gino Nichele and Andrew Duncan, based on Mark Edward Edens’s Hot Wheels AcceleRacers concept, bringing the racing universes to animated life for fans of the toy line.

Beyond its standalone story, Ignition helped broaden the Hot Wheels universe into a set of animated adventures that expanded the AcceleRacers mythos with additional installments, tie-in toys, and online interactions. The films fostered a small but dedicated fan community eager to compare tracks, drivers, and power ups.

Fans have given the title a solid 8.29 out of 10 rating from 112 votes, reflecting enjoyment of its brisk races, a clear sense of heroism, and messages about cooperation and responsible power. Critics note the animation is bright and action driven, well suited for families.

Box office details are not widely reported as this was primarily released for home viewing. There is no notable theatrical gross publicly tracked, and the release is framed as a direct-to-video entry in the AcceleRacers series.