La sixth installment of the popular 'Ice Age' saga It is now a reality. Disney has officially confirmed that 'Ice Age 6' will be released in 2026, and it was announced with great fanfare during its annual D23 event, held for the first time in Brazil. After several years of speculation, the return of Manny, Sid, Diego and the rest of the gang is finally confirmed with a new adventure that promises to once again delight its long-time fans and attract new generations of viewers.
This announcement is not only news for fans of the franchise, but also a resurgence after the closure of the iconic animation studio. Blue sky studios, responsible for the first five films. Disney, which acquired Fox in 2019, decided to close Blue Sky due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, leaving the future of the saga up in the air. However, now everything seems to indicate that the House of the Mouse is willing to keep the story alive.
The expectations for 'Ice Age 6' are high, as its predecessors managed to gross more than 3.200 million In total, although the latest installments were less well received than the first, this new proposal promises to renew the franchise following the path of success that began in 2002 with 'Ice Age'.
Original cast confirmed
One of the biggest attractions of this new installment is the return of the original cast. Ray Romano will once again lend his voice to the woolly mammoth Manny, while Queen Latifah rejoins to give life to Ellie. Also, the tireless John Leguizamo like lazy Sid, the funny one Denis Leary like the saber-toothed tiger Diego, and Simon Pegg in the role of Buck the weasel, will also be back.
In addition to these characters, it is expected that Disney bring back other familiar faces from previous installments and perhaps introduce new companions to join the pack. The return of the original cast has been enthusiastically received by fans, as it ensures that the comic and adventurous tone that characterizes the franchise is maintained.
«Ice Age 6» in production
- The long-awaited sequel to 'Ice Age' will hit theaters in 2026.
- The original cast, including Ray Romano and John Leguizamo, will return.
- Disney made the official announcement during the D23 event in Brazil.
- The 'Ice Age' saga has grossed more than $3.200 billion at the box office.
According to what has been revealed so far, the new installment of 'Ice Age' is already in full production phase, although it is still unknown who will be in charge of the animation. It should be noted that the five previous films were in charge of Blue Sky Studios, so the question arises as to which team will be responsible for this new installment.
Disney, knowing the value of this franchise well, has hinted that production will be going at a good pace and that more information about the possible technical and creative details of the film will soon be revealed. For now, it has been confirmed that the film will maintain the same visual and humorous style that characterized the previous ones.
A little history of the saga
The first 'Ice Age' film was released in 2002, and was a huge success, grossing nearly 383 million at the box office. The mix of prehistoric humor and an endearing story shocked millions of people around the world, thus guaranteeing several sequels. The second film, 'Ice Age 2: The Meltdown' (2006), and the third, 'Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs' (2009), kept the saga at the top, with the third reaching an impressive box office of 886,7 million, their biggest hit to date.
However, the later installments, 'Ice Age 4: Continental Drift' (2012) and 'Ice Age 5: The Great Collision' (2016), failed to match that impact, although they continued to be well received by the public. The fifth installment was left 408 million, marking a decline in the franchise's popularity, leading many to think that the end of 'Ice Age' had come.
A chance for redemption for the saga
With the announcement of 'Ice Age 6', Disney is not only looking to revive the franchise, but also claim the value of these beloved characters. The fifth film in the saga, 'Ice Age: The Great Cataclysm', received the worst rating of the franchise in R, with a disappointing 18% rating. However, the company seems confident that the new release will be able to reverse this negative trend and recover the splendor of the early days.
Fans are eager to see how the saga will evolve in its sixth film and what new adventures the protagonists will face. Disney, for its part, continues to demonstrate its ability to revive and renew franchises that had fallen into oblivion.
El Brazil D23 event not only brought news about 'Ice Age', but also other highly significant announcements. Among them are new trailers for the film 'Mufasa: The Lion King', the sequel to 'Zootopia', and the long-awaited live-action adaptation of 'Lilo & Stitch', placing Disney in the spotlight of the film world.
After several years without news, fans will be able to see Manny, Sid, Diego and Buck on the big screen again in 2026. Until then, we will have to wait patiently to find out more details about this long-awaited film that could represent a well-deserved revival of one of the most important sagas of contemporary animation.
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