John Leguizamo, known for his role as Sid in the *Ice Age* series, has hinted at the development of *Ice Age 6*. In a recent interview, he briefly mentioned the project, suggesting that the franchise is set to continue. The *Ice Age* saga began in 2002 with the original film, which led to a series comprising five main installments and a Disney+ spinoff titled *The Ice Age Adventure of Buck Wild*. Since the release of the streaming movie in 2022, there hasn’t been any definitive news on whether another installment would be produced.
During a conversation on NPR’s podcast *Wait, Wait…Don’t Tell Me!*, Leguizamo stated, “They are about to do *Ice Age 6*,” signaling that the franchise’s continuation is underway. Although he didn’t specify his participation in the upcoming film or its plot details, his remark aligns with a Disney+ production document for *Buck Wild* that suggests a new entry is in progress. With Leguizamo’s comments, more concrete updates about the franchise’s future direction might emerge soon.
Implications of John Leguizamo’s Comment on *Ice Age 6*
#### A New Chapter for the Franchise
While this upcoming film would technically be the seventh in the overall series, it will be the sixth mainline entry and the first not animated by Blue Sky Studios. Disney closed the studio in April 2021 due to the economic repercussions of the Covid-19 pandemic, handing over production duties for *Buck Wild* to 20th Century Animation and Bardel Entertainment. As for the new film’s storyline, it’s uncertain whether it will address the events of the spinoff or serve as a direct sequel to *Ice Age: Collision Course*.
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There’s also ambiguity surrounding Leguizamo’s return as Sid and whether other characters like Manny (voiced by Ray Romano), Diego (Denis Leary), and Ellie (Queen Latifah) will be portrayed by their original voice actors. In *The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild*, major characters were voiced by different actors, including Jake Green as Sid, Sean Kenin Elias-Reyes as Manny, Skyler Stone as Diego, and Dominique Jenkins as Ellie. This could indicate a potential shift to a new voice cast for the franchise or the possibility of recasting roles to maintain specific character appearances.
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#### The Need for Innovative Ideas to Sustain Success
Despite the financial success of each main *Ice Age* film at the box office, critical reception has declined with each subsequent release. With *Ice Age 6* now on the horizon, the series must pursue innovative creative directions to thrive in the post-Blue Sky Studios era. However, given the limited information beyond Leguizamo’s confirmation, it appears we may have to wait some time before more details emerge.
The last main *Ice Age* film, *Ice Age: Collision Course*, was released in 2016, earning $408.5 million worldwide against a production budget of $105 million.
Source: NPR
