The Beginning of the Ice Age Franchise
The Ice Age franchise started in 2002 with the release of the first movie, simply titled “Ice Age.” It introduced us to the world of Manny the mammoth, Sid the sloth, and Diego the saber-toothed tiger. The movie was a hit and spawned sequels that continued the story of these beloved characters.
The Ice Age Movies in Chronological Order
The Ice Age movies are best watched in chronological order. The order is as follows:
1. Ice Age (2002)
2. Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006)
3. Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009)
4. Ice Age: Continental Drift (2012)
5. Ice Age: Collision Course (2016)
Watching the movies in this order will allow you to follow the story of the characters as they go on their adventures and face new challenges.
Ice Age: The Meltdown
The second movie in the franchise, “Ice Age: The Meltdown,” sees our beloved characters facing a new challenge. The ice is melting, and a flood is coming. Manny, Sid, and Diego must find a way to escape the flood and save themselves.
Along the way, they meet Ellie, a mammoth who thinks she’s a possum, and her possum brothers Crash and Eddie. The group must work together to survive and find a new home.
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
The third movie in the franchise, “Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs,” sees Manny and Ellie expecting a baby. Meanwhile, Sid accidentally steals some dinosaur eggs and is taken by their mother to an underground world where dinosaurs still exist.
Manny, Diego, and the rest of the gang must venture into this underground world to rescue Sid and bring him back to the surface. Along the way, they meet Buck, a weasel who helps them in their mission.
Ice Age: Continental Drift
The fourth movie in the franchise, “Ice Age: Continental Drift,” sees our characters facing a new challenge. The continents are shifting, and Manny, Sid, and Diego become separated from their families.
Manny, Sid, and Diego must make their way back to their families and stop a pirate named Captain Gutt from taking over their home. Along the way, they meet a new character, Shira, a saber-toothed tiger who becomes Diego’s love interest.
Ice Age: Collision Course
The fifth and most recent movie in the franchise, “Ice Age: Collision Course,” sees our characters facing their biggest challenge yet. An asteroid is heading towards Earth, and they must find a way to stop it.
Manny, Sid, Diego, and the rest of the gang team up with a group of characters called the Geotopians to stop the asteroid. Along the way, they meet a new character, Brooke, a sloth who becomes Sid’s love interest.
In Conclusion
The Ice Age movies are a beloved franchise that has entertained audiences for over two decades. Watching the movies in chronological order allows you to follow the story of the characters as they go on their adventures and face new challenges.
So grab some popcorn, sit back, and enjoy the world of Manny, Sid, and Diego.
