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Ice Age Movies in Order
There are six Ice Age movies so far: the five mainline films (2002-2016) plus the Disney+ spin-off The Adventures of Buck Wild (2022), with Ice Age: Boiling Point due February 5, 2027. Release order is story order.
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Why this order?
Ice Age is one of the simplest big animated franchises to watch: release order is story order, full stop. The five mainline films follow the same herd, Manny, Sid, Diego and, from the second film onward, Ellie, and each entry picks up after the last, from the original odd-couple trek of Ice Age (2002) through the flooding meltdown, the dinosaur world under the ice, the continents splitting apart, and the asteroid scare of Collision Course (2016). Scrat's endless war with his acorn threads through all of them as the franchise's silent slapstick spine.
The one placement question is The Adventures of Buck Wild (2022), the Disney+ spin-off. It hands the spotlight to Buck, the swashbuckling weasel introduced in Dawn of the Dinosaurs, and follows Crash and Eddie into the Lost World after the events of Collision Course. Watch it sixth, where it lands in release order, or skip it entirely: it is a side adventure, made without Blue Sky Studios and without most of the original voice cast, and nothing later depends on it.
Next up is Ice Age: Boiling Point, announced for February 5, 2027, the sixth mainline film and the herd's first new theatrical outing in over a decade. Until then, five films and one optional spin-off, watched straight through in release order, is the complete Ice Age story.
Timeline 2002-2027
Every entry plotted by release year, showing the gaps, clusters and revivals at a glance.
Where to play it today
- The five mainline films and The Adventures of Buck Wild stream on Disney+ in most regions
- All films are also on digital rental platforms (Apple TV, Amazon, Google Play)
- Check JustWatch for current availability in your region
Availability changes often and varies by region - links search each platform for Ice Age.
Frequently asked questions
How many Ice Age movies are there?
Six so far: five mainline films, Ice Age (2002), The Meltdown (2006), Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009), Continental Drift (2012) and Collision Course (2016), plus the Disney+ spin-off The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild (2022). A sixth mainline film, Ice Age: Boiling Point, is dated February 5, 2027.
What order should I watch the Ice Age movies in?
Release order, which is also the story's chronological order: the five mainline films in sequence, then the Buck Wild spin-off if you want it, then Boiling Point when it arrives in 2027.
Do I need to watch The Adventures of Buck Wild?
No. It is a Disney+ side adventure about Buck, Crash and Eddie set after Collision Course, made without most of the original cast. Nothing later depends on it, so treat it as optional.
When is Ice Age 6 coming out?
Ice Age: Boiling Point is scheduled for theaters on February 5, 2027. The title and date were announced at Disney's Destination D23 event in August 2025.
Are the Ice Age movies connected?
Yes, it is one continuous story about the same herd. Manny, Sid and Diego carry all five mainline films, with Ellie joining in The Meltdown and Buck debuting in Dawn of the Dinosaurs, and each film follows on from the previous one.
What about the Scrat shorts and Scrat Tales?
Scrat's shorts, including the 2022 Disney+ miniseries Ice Age: Scrat Tales, are standalone gags you can watch any time. They are extras, not steps in the story.
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