Ice Agestar John Leguizamo has seemingly confirmed thatIce Age 6is in development, the project getting a brief mention from the Sid actor in a recent interview. TheIce Agemoviesbegan in 2002 with the original film, its success spawning a franchise consisting of five main entries and a Disney+ spinoff movie,The Ice Age Adventure of Buck Wild. Since the 2022 streaming movie’s release, however, there has been no concrete news on whether another movie is going to be made.
Speaking withNPRon their podcastWait, Wait…Don’t Tell Me!,Leguizamo briefly confirmed that “They are about to do Ice Age 6,“revealing the franchise is set to continue. While the Sid actor didn’t mention his involvement in the movie, nor what its story could be, his statement aligns with aBuck WildDisney+ production document confirming another entry was in development. With the actor speaking about the movie, there could be more concrete news for the franchise’s direction in the near future.
What John Leguizamo’s Statement Means For Ice Age 6
A New Entry Would Mark A Major Change For The Franchise
While the new movie would technically beIce Age 7overall, the forthcomingIce Age 6will be the first mainline entry in the series to not be animated by Blue Sky Studios.The animation studio was shuttered by Disney in April 2021 due to the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, with 20th Century Animation and Bardel Entertainment taking the reins forBuck Wild. As for the potential story, it’s unclear as of now if the movie would address the events of the spinoff, or instead be a direct follow-up toIce Age: Collision Course.
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It’s also unclear if Leguizamo would return as Sid, nor if other characters like Manny (Ray Romano), Diego (Denis Leary), and Ellie (Queen Latifah) would return their respective voice actors. InThe Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild’s cast, major characters were voiced by different actors, with Jake Green as Sid, Sean Kenin Elias-Reyes as Manny, Skyler Stone as Diego, and Dominique Jenkins as Ellie.This could mean a new voice cast going forward with the franchise, or at the very least the possibility of recast roles to ensure specific character appearances.
Our Take On Ice Age 6 Being Confirmed
The Franchise Needs Fresh Ideas To Continue Strong
While every film in the mainIce Agefranchise has been financially successful at the box office, each movie has gotten lower ratings from critics than the last. WithIce Age 6now confirmed, the series will need to embark upon new creative paths to ensure its longevity in a post-Blue Sky Studios era.Since there’s no concrete information outside Leguizamo’s confirmation, though, it sounds like it could be quite some time before more information gets revealed.
The last mainIce Agemovie,Ice Age: Collision Course, came out in 2016, grossing $408.5 million at the global box office against a $105 million budget.
Ice Age
TheIce Agefranchise is a popular animated film series produced by Blue Sky Studios, centering around a group of prehistoric animals surviving the Pleistocene ice age. Led by a woolly mammoth named Manny, the films feature his adventures alongside a sloth named Sid and a saber-toothed tiger named Diego. Known for its humor, heartwarming themes, and memorable characters, the series has expanded to include spin-offs, short films, and TV specials. The franchise continues to captivate audiences with its colorful animation, family-friendly humor, and ongoing stories of friendship and survival.
