Fri Nov 08 20:00:00 UTC 2024: ## Beloved Animated Franchise “Ice Age” Returns to the Big Screen in 2026
**Rio de Janeiro, Brazil** – Get ready to relive the prehistoric adventures of Manny, Sid, Diego, and the rest of the “Ice Age” gang, as Disney has announced that “Ice Age 6” will be hitting theaters in 2026. The news was revealed at D23 Brazil, a special event hosted by Disney over the weekend.
The last installment of the main series, “Ice Age: Collision Course,” premiered in 2016 and grossed over $408 million worldwide, proving that audiences still have a fondness for these beloved characters.
“Ice Age 6” will see the return of familiar faces including Manny (Ray Romano), Sid (John Leguizamo), Ellie (Queen Latifah), Diego (Denis Leary), and Buck (Simon Pegg). While no details have been released regarding the plot of the new adventure, the previous sequels have proven that the possibilities are endless for this resilient group.
The original “Ice Age” film, released in 2002, followed the journey of Manny, Sid, and Diego as they embarked on a mission to return a lost human child to his family. This adventure brought together a motley crew of animals, demonstrating the importance of working together despite individual differences. The film’s success with $383 million at the global box office paved the way for a hugely popular franchise, introducing new characters like Ellie and Buck in subsequent films.
Despite the franchise’s success, it has been absent from the big screen for a while. However, the acquisition of 20th Century Fox by the Walt Disney Company in 2019 brought the “Ice Age” franchise under the Disney umbrella. This led to the release of “The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild,” a spin-off that premiered on Disney+ in 2022.
Now, “Ice Age 6” promises to bring Manny and his friends back to the big screen for a new adventure for the whole family.
Fans are eagerly awaiting more information on the upcoming film, and we can expect further updates from Collider in the near future.
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