Ray Romano, Denis Leary & Queen Latifah Tease 'Ice Age: Boiling Point' Details

Scrat The Squirrel's Baby, An Active Volcano & More Revealed in First Look at Upcoming Animated Sequel

Apr. 16, 2026 at 11:30pm

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An abstract, minimalist illustration featuring stark black silhouettes of the squirrel character Scrat from the Ice Age films, engaged in a tug-of-war over an acorn with a smaller squirrel, all set against a backdrop of jagged, geometric shapes in high-contrast red and white, conveying the perilous and action-packed nature of the upcoming sequel.The beloved Ice Age franchise returns with a new chapter that pits its iconic squirrel hero against a volcanic threat and the challenges of parenthood.Las Vegas Today

The first trailer for 'Ice Age: Boiling Point,' the next installment in the popular animated franchise, was unveiled at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. Franchise stars Ray Romano, Denis Leary, and Queen Latifah were on hand to tease details about the film, including the introduction of Scrat the squirrel's baby, the presence of an active volcano, and the lead characters facing new treacherous obstacles in a lost world.

Why it matters

The Ice Age films have been a major commercial success for 20th Century Studios, grossing over $3.2 billion worldwide across five previous installments. The upcoming 'Boiling Point' marks the first theatrical Ice Age film not produced by the now-closed Blue Sky Studios, so it will be closely watched to see if the franchise can maintain its popularity and box office performance under new creative leadership.

The details

In the footage shown at CinemaCon, the iconic squirrel character Scrat is seen fighting with his newly introduced baby over an acorn, before giving the baby a smaller 'baby acorn' as a pacifier. However, the peaceful scene is disrupted by the presence of an active volcano in the background, forcing Scrat and the baby to hop between ice floes to survive the lava flow. The franchise veterans on hand, including Ray Romano, Denis Leary, and Queen Latifah, teased that the new film will take the lead characters on a journey to a lost world filled with new treacherous obstacles.

  • The first trailer for 'Ice Age: Boiling Point' was unveiled at CinemaCon in Las Vegas on April 16, 2026.
  • The film is set to open in theaters in February 2027.

The players

Ray Romano

A veteran voice actor in the Ice Age franchise, having voiced the character of Manny the woolly mammoth since the first film in 2002.

Denis Leary

Also a longtime voice actor in the Ice Age films, having voiced the character of Diego the saber-toothed tiger since the original 2002 movie.

Queen Latifah

Voices the character of Ellie the female woolly mammoth in the Ice Age franchise.

Scrat

The iconic squirrel character who has appeared in all the Ice Age films, known for his comical misadventures and pursuit of acorns.

Lori Forte

The producer of 'Ice Age: Boiling Point.'

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What they’re saying

“Trump hasn't landed yet, so relax...I don't know what I'm talking about.”

— Ray Romano

“The real Ice Age didn't last this long. When we did Ice Age 1, I know I wasn't wearing compression socks or reading glasses.”

— Ray Romano

“The new film finds our lead characters - a group of animals navigating the Ice Age - at a little fork in the road in their lives.”

— Queen Latifah

What’s next

Ice Age: Boiling Point is set to open in theaters in February 2027, so fans will have to wait until then to see the new adventures of Scrat, Manny, Diego, Ellie, and the rest of the Ice Age gang.

The takeaway

The continued popularity of the Ice Age franchise, even over a decade after the last installment, demonstrates the enduring appeal of these beloved animated characters and their prehistoric adventures. The introduction of Scrat's baby and the presence of a dangerous volcano promise to bring fresh excitement to the next chapter of this long-running series.