7 Shocking Things We Know About 'Ice Age: Boiling Point' (Ice Age 6) And Its February 2027 Release
The Ice Age herd is officially returning to the big screen, and the news is hotter than a prehistoric volcano. After years of speculation and the 2022 Disney+ spin-off, The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild, Disney and 20th Century Animation have confirmed the sixth main installment in the beloved animated franchise. As of late 2025, the film is in active development, promising a grand, theatrical return for the core trio: Manny, Sid, and Diego. This next adventure is set to take the franchise into uncharted territory, with a significant delay from its initial slot, signaling a major push for quality and scale.
The upcoming film, now officially titled Ice Age: Boiling Point, is scheduled to hit theaters on a specific date in early 2027, marking the first theatrical release since 2016's Ice Age: Collision Course. Fans who grew up with the prehistoric family—from the original 2002 film to the latest streaming adventures—are buzzing with curiosity about the plot, the returning cast, and what this new "Boiling Point" era will bring to the cinematic world of woolly mammoths, saber-tooth tigers, and, of course, the ever-elusive acorn.
Everything We Know About the Next Theatrical Ice Age Film
The long-running Ice Age franchise, which has generated over $3.2 billion globally across five theatrical films and numerous shorts and specials, is one of the most valuable animated properties inherited by Disney following its acquisition of 20th Century Fox. The announcement of a sixth main film has generated immense excitement, especially since it confirms the return of the original voice actors and a theatrical-level budget. Here is a complete breakdown of all the confirmed and rumored details for Ice Age: Boiling Point.
The Essential 'Ice Age: Boiling Point' Fact Sheet
- Official Title: Ice Age: Boiling Point
- Release Date: February 5, 2027
- Studio: 20th Century Animation (Produced by Disney)
- Franchise Status: The sixth main installment in the Ice Age series.
- Format: Theatrical Release (The first since 2016)
- Confirmed Returning Cast: Ray Romano (Manny), John Leguizamo (Sid), Queen Latifah (Ellie)
The Confirmed Cast and The Return of The Herd
One of the biggest concerns for long-time fans was whether the original, iconic voice actors would return, especially following the Disney+ spin-off, which featured a largely new cast for the main characters. Thankfully, the latest official announcements have put those fears to rest, confirming the return of the franchise's biggest stars. The chemistry between these actors is the heart of the franchise, and their involvement is crucial to maintaining the topical authority and nostalgic appeal of the films.
The Core Voice Cast Reprising Their Roles:
- Ray Romano as Manny the Mammoth: The grumpy but loving leader of the herd, his return ensures the emotional anchor of the family dynamic remains intact.
- John Leguizamo as Sid the Sloth: Leguizamo, who has been the most vocal about the film's development, will bring back the beloved, lisping, and clumsy sloth.
- Queen Latifah as Ellie: Manny’s wife and the matriarch of the herd, her character provides the balance and strength to the group.
- Denis Leary as Diego the Saber-Tooth Tiger: While not explicitly named in all early reports, the confirmation of the "original cast" strongly suggests the return of the sardonic, brave saber-tooth.
The film is also expected to feature the return of other fan-favorite characters, including Crash and Eddie (the opossum brothers), Peaches (Manny and Ellie's daughter), and possibly even Buck Wild (the one-eyed weasel from the Lost World), though specific casting for these roles has yet to be finalized. The status of Scrat, the saber-toothed squirrel whose pursuit of an acorn drives much of the chaotic side-plots, is also a highly anticipated detail, especially since a short film in 2022 gave him a definitive, albeit emotional, conclusion.
The Plot: What is the 'Boiling Point'?
The title Ice Age: Boiling Point suggests a significant environmental or geological shift, moving beyond the traditional "Ice Age" setting and hinting at a much warmer, more volatile world. This ties directly into the franchise's history of using natural disasters and climate change as plot devices, from the melting glaciers in The Meltdown to the continental drift in Continental Drift.
Early reports and rumors hint that the plot will involve the herd venturing into a new, dangerous environment. This new adventure is rumored to take the main characters back towards or into the Lost World, the subterranean jungle introduced in Dawn of the Dinosaurs and revisited in the Buck Wild spin-off. The "Boiling Point" may refer to:
- Geological Crisis: A literal rise in global temperature, forcing the prehistoric animals to deal with a world that is rapidly heating up and melting their icy home.
- New Adversaries: The introduction of new predators or species from a warmer climate who are migrating north, creating conflict with the established herd.
- Emotional Tension: A breaking point in the family dynamic, perhaps related to the growing up of Peaches or a major life event for Manny and Ellie.
The shift to a "Boiling Point" scenario is a clever way to keep the franchise fresh while still exploring the core themes of family, survival, and adapting to change. It allows the writers to introduce new flora, fauna, and challenges that haven't been seen in the previous five films, providing a fresh canvas for 20th Century Animation to work with.
The Significance of the 2027 Theatrical Release
The decision to give Ice Age: Boiling Point a theatrical release, rather than sending it straight to Disney+, is a massive vote of confidence in the franchise's box office potential. The film is taking a high-profile spot on the Disney calendar, replacing an untitled Star Wars film, which underscores its importance to the studio's future slate.
This film is also historic as it is the first theatrical Ice Age movie to be produced entirely after the closure of Blue Sky Studios, the original animation house responsible for the first five films. The production is now being handled internally by 20th Century Animation under the Disney umbrella. This transition means the film will be under intense scrutiny to see if it can maintain the visual style, humor, and heart that made the original films so successful.
The February 5, 2027 release date positions the film as a major family event in the post-holiday, early-year movie season. With the original cast returning and a fresh, high-stakes plot hinted at in the title, *Ice Age: Boiling Point* is shaping up to be a monumental return to form for one of animation's most enduring and beloved franchises. Fans should brace themselves for a journey that is likely to be much warmer, and far more intense, than anything the herd has faced before.
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