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Franchise · 7 films · 2002–2027

Ice Age Movies in Order

A collection of animated films centered around a woolly mammoth, a talkative sloth, a serious saber-toothed tiger, and a small squirrel, as they navigate through the Pleistocene Epoch.

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Ice Age Watch Order

Release order
7
Total Films
2002
First Release
2027
Latest Release
5.7
Avg Rating

Every Film

Watch Ice Age in Order

Watch the Ice Age movies in release order, starting with Ice Age (2002) and continuing through Ice Age: Boiling Point (2027). The series spans 7 films, released between 2002 and 2027. Audiences rate the franchise 6.7/10 on average.

What order should you watch Ice Age?

For most viewers, release order is the recommended way to watch Ice Age. This is how the story was crafted and revealed to audiences — earlier films seed details, callbacks, and twists that pay off in later entries. Watching in release order preserves those reveals and matches the pacing the filmmakers intended.

Ice Age largely tracks its own in-universe chronology, so release order and chronological order overlap closely. You can use either without losing much, though release order is still the safest first watch.

About the Ice Age franchise

A collection of animated films centered around a woolly mammoth, a talkative sloth, a serious saber-toothed tiger, and a small squirrel, as they navigate through the Pleistocene Epoch.

Each film builds on the previous one, rewarding viewers who watch in sequence.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What order should I watch Ice Age?
The recommended Ice Age watch order by release date is: 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), 6. The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild (2022), 7. Ice Age: Boiling Point (2027).
What is the first Ice Age movie?
The first Ice Age movie is Ice Age, released on March 14, 2002.
What is the most recent Ice Age movie?
The most recent Ice Age movie is Ice Age: Boiling Point (2027).
How many Ice Age movies are there?
There are 7 movies in the Ice Age franchise.
What is the highest-rated Ice Age movie?
The highest-rated Ice Age movie is Ice Age, with an audience score of 7.4/10 on TMDB.
Do I need to watch Ice Age movies in order?
While each Ice Age movie can be enjoyed on its own, watching them in order gives you the full story progression and character development across all 7 films.
Where can I watch Ice Age movies online?
Most Ice Age movies are available on Amazon Prime Video. Each movie on this page has a direct "Watch on Amazon" link.
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