Downey’s Dream Cars release date and everything to know

He’s been Iron Man, Sherlock Holmes, he is an Oscar nominee and more. Now, Robert Downey Jr. is about to add another title to his resume: Automotive reality TV star.

Max has just announced the premiere date for Downey’s Dream Cars, a new series where Downey Jr. will restore classic cars with a modern touch to be eco-friendly. The series is produced by Boat Rocker’s Matador Content as well as Downey’s own production company with his wife, Susan Downey, Team Downey.

It’s hosted by Downey and executive produced by Team Downey’s crew, including Emily Barclay Ford. For Matador Content, executive producers are Jay Peterson, Todd Lubin, and Dave Larzelere. On the Warner Bros. Discovery side of things, Kyle Wheeler serves as executive producer.

What is Downey’s Dream Cars about?

Robert Downey Jr. has amassed quite a classic car collection over the years. This series has him deciding to adjust them to be more eco-friendly and the challenge of keeping their classic feel with modern attributes.

The show is a twist on the auto makeover genre as Downey Jr. sets the idea of how a car not designed by modern standards can leave a smaller carbon footprint and his rotating crew of mechanics and engineers works out how to make it happen. It also shows the actor enjoying meeting regular people to talk on environmental issues and overall having fun.

"“Robert Downey Jr. loves restoring classic cars. But he’s also become dedicated to fighting climate change. So he’s bringing his beloved old cars into the future, making them faster, more powerful, and more efficient while keeping their souls intact.”"

The trailer shows Downey Jr. explaining he’s the “idea man,” so (like Tony Stark) he assembles a team of mechanical experts to help him make his dreams a reality. Downey Jr. spoke about how he wanted to make this work with his environmental commitment.

"“We are what we drive, and has amassed a formidable collection of classic cars over the years, I was a petrol-spewing mess. And a hypocrite, as I’d founded the Footprint Coalition in 2019 to scale technologies that mitigate climate change. Fortunately, I’m a bit of a dreamer. The last 3 years have been an experiment in hope as I engaged the best and brightest minds to evaluate, educate, elevate, and decarbonize these vehicles in a way that demonstrates the limitless potential of creative problem-solving. It was a huge challenge and an enlightening journey. It’s also just fun to watch, and for that, I must credit my kids, my wife and boss Susan, Team Downey, Boat Rocker’s Matador Content, and of course, Max and Warner Bros. Discovery. Thanks for supporting what, at times, seemed a blurry vision but ultimately confirmed the myriad ways we can join hands and create a sustainable future.”"

When does Downey’s Dream Cars premiere?

The show will open with two episodes on Max on June 22. Two new episodes follow every week with the final episodes on July 6. The trailer has Downey Jr. showing his usual fun charm and truly loving working on these cars while trying to help the planet.

Between Downey Jr.’s fame and the new take on a car makeover show, this docuseries should have even non-car buffs wanting to take a ride in these vehicles.

Downey’s Dream Cars premieres Thursday, June 22 on Max.