As of November 9, 2024, Ice Age 6 is officially in production. Disney's X page announced the same with a video featuring Ray Romano, Queen Latifah, and John Leguizamo who have voiced the characters of Manny, Ellie, and Sid, respectively, throughout the Ice Age franchise.
The same video with the announcement was also shared on other Disney's other social media handles.
The announcement came following an initial revelation at D23 Brasil. The message also included the names of the confirmed cast members for the upcoming movie. It stated:
"Just announced at #D23Brasil: Ice Age 6 is now in production! Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Queen Latifah, Denis Leary, and Simon Pegg are returning for an all-new big screen adventure."
It goes without saying that those seeking an update on Ice Age 6 were thrilled about the news and have been sharing their excitement in the comments section of the announcement post.
While some expressed curiosity concerning the absent names of a few actors in the announcement post, others showed interest in the plot of the upcoming film, leading to in-depth discussions among fans.
Who will be part of the Ice Age 6 cast?
As per the recent announcement, Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Queen Latifah, Denis Leary, and Simon Pegg have been confirmed to be in the sixth installment of Ice Age.
For those who need a refresher on the characters they voiced in the franchise, a detailed list has been provided below.
- Ray Romano as Manny, a large male mammoth and Ellie's husband.
- John Leguizamo as Sid, a sloth and Manny's close friend.
- Denis Leary as Diego, a now-extinct breed of tiger and Manny and Sid's friend.
- Simon Pegg as Buck, a weasel with one eye who is also a dinosaur hunter.
- Queen Latifah as Ellie, a large female mammoth and Manny's wife.
The sabre-toothed Scrat is expected to return in Ice Age 6, but this has not been officially confirmed yet. There are also rumors that Baby Scrat will be returning, but once more, its return is still awaiting confirmation from official sources.
Also read: Fly Me to the Moon: Full list of cast.
When will the movie be released?
The sixth installment of Ice Age is confirmed to be released in the United States sometime in 2026. Although the exact date and month of the premiere have not been revealed yet, fans and audiences are looking forward to more announcements that will clarify the upcoming film's release schedule.
Considering the historical background of the Ice Age franchise, viewers are hopeful that the new installment will be released in the first half of the year. This trend has remained steady for earlier films in the series, which typically debuted in the early months, providing a strong summer box office impact.
As excitement grows, many are eager to find out more about the plot, characters, and overall direction of the upcoming film, wishing it will keep the charm and humor that made the previous movies so well-loved.
As people have been keeping busy with talks of Ice Age 6, there is already buzz about Ice Age 7, which has kept fans of the franchise engaged and excited in anticipation.
Also read: Will Ice Age 7 happen? Everything we know so far.
While waiting for Ice Age 6, you can watch the previous films in the franchise currently available on Disney Plus.