Ice Age: The Meltdown
“Kiss your nuts goodbye.”
Synopsis
Diego, Manny and Sid return in this sequel to the hit animated movie Ice Age. This time around, the deep freeze is over, and the ice-covered earth is starting to melt, which will destroy the trio's cherished valley. The impending disaster prompts them to reunite and warn all the other beasts about the desperate situation.
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Ice Age: The Meltdown - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-12-12
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Ray Romano
Manny (voice)
John Leguizamo
Sid (voice)
Denis Leary
Diego (voice)
Queen Latifah
Ellie (voice)
Seann William Scott
Crash (voice)
Josh Peck
Eddie (voice)
Jay Leno
Fast Tony (voice)
Will Arnett
Lone Gunslinger Vulture (voice)
Chris Wedge
Scrat (voice)
Peter Ackerman
Dung Beetle Dad (voice)
Caitlin Rose Anderson
Glypto Boy Billy / Beaver Girl (voice)
Connor Anderson
Rhino Boy / Beaver Boy (voice)
Joseph Bologna
Mr. Start (voice)
Jack Crocicchia
Elk Boy (voice)
Peter de Sève
Condor Chick (voice)
Ariel Winter
Additional Voices (voice)
Clea Lewis
Female Mini Sloth (voice)
Stephen Root
Aardvark Dad (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Hollywood, California
Festival / Special Debut
March 31, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 21, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$80M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$661M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
8.26x
+$581M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carlos Saldanha
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerry Swallow, Peter Gaulke, Jim Hecht
- Original Score
- John Powell, Will Edwards
- Original Title
- Ice Age: The Meltdown
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $80M
- Worldwide Gross
- $661M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox Animation, Blue Sky Studios, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carlos Saldanha
Gerry Swallow, Peter Gaulke, Jim Hecht, Bob Camp, Tony Maki, Karen Disher, Chris Renaud, William H. Frake III, Dan Shefelman, Martin Fuller, Moroni Taylor, Chris Gilligan, Rafael Zentil, Brett Hoffman, Jon Vitti
John Powell, Will Edwards
Craig Grasso
Harry Hitner
Lori Forte, Chris Meledandri, Chris Wedge, Patrick Worlock
Department Leadership Roster
Lori Forte
Producer
John Powell
Original Music Composer
Carlos Saldanha
Director
Will Edwards
Original Music Composer
Harry Hitner
Editor
Craig Grasso
Director of Photography
Gerry Swallow
Screenplay
Peter Gaulke
Screenplay
Jim Hecht
Screenplay
Patrick Worlock
Producer
Marcin Jakubowski
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ice Age: The Meltdown
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What is Ice Age: The Meltdown about?
Diego, Manny and Sid return in this sequel to the hit animated movie Ice Age. This time around, the deep freeze is over, and the ice-covered earth is starting to melt, which will destroy the trio's cherished valley. The impending disaster prompts them to reunite and warn all the other beasts about the desperate situation.
Who directed Ice Age: The Meltdown?
Ice Age: The Meltdown was directed by Carlos Saldanha.
Who stars in Ice Age: The Meltdown?
The principal cast of Ice Age: The Meltdown includes Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary, Queen Latifah, Seann William Scott.
When was Ice Age: The Meltdown released and how long is it?
Ice Age: The Meltdown was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What was the box office and production budget of Ice Age: The Meltdown?
Ice Age: The Meltdown had a reported production budget of $80M and grossed $661M at the worldwide box office (8.26 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Ice Age: The Meltdown?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ice Age: The Meltdown was composed by John Powell, Will Edwards.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ice Age: The Meltdown?
Ice Age: The Meltdown holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).