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Ice Age fans, get ready for a chilly reunion! Cast members Ray Romano, Queen Latifah, and John Leguizamo delighted fans with a surprise announcement on Friday: the beloved animated franchise is making a comeback with a new sequel, Ice Age 6, currently in the works from Disney.
In a fun video shown at D23 Brazil and shared across Disney’s social media, Romano teased the news, appearing bundled in winter clothes and pretending to shiver. “Ray Romano here with some big news! Wow, it’s cold in here. Did the AC break or something?” he joked. Latifah then appears via phone, laughing as she hints at the big reveal, “Hey Ray, ready to give the big announcement? I see you got my gift.” Soon after, Romano makes it official: “Ice Age 6 is coming to theaters.”
Leguizamo, always in character as Sid the sloth, wraps up the video with an excited shout-out: “The Herd is back, baby! I gotta call everybody I know.”
The trio of Romano, Latifah, and Leguizamo will reprise their iconic roles as Manny, Ellie, and Sid, respectively. Denis Leary and Simon Pegg will also return, joining the beloved herd in an all-new adventure set to hit theaters. The project marks a milestone, as it will be the first Ice Age film released in theaters since Disney acquired 21st Century Fox’s assets in 2019, which included the Ice Age rights.
The last major release in the series, 2016’s Ice Age: Collision Course, brought in close to $409 million worldwide. In addition to the films, the franchise has spawned multiple spin-offs, including The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild in 2022 and Ice Age: Scrat Tales, a Disney+ series centered on the unforgettable saber-toothed squirrel, Scrat.
Though Disney hasn’t released an official premiere date for Ice Age 6, fans can look forward to more news about the return of their favorite prehistoric pals in the coming months.