20th Century Fox and Blue Sky Studios officially announced the production of the fourth installment in the Ice Age film series, titled Ice Age: Continental Drift.
Ice Age: Continental Drift was released in theaters across the United States and internationally, bringing the next chapter of the Ice Age series to audiences worldwide.
The film achieved major box office success, grossing over $870 million worldwide, becoming one of the highest-grossing animated films of 2012.
The film was released on DVD, Blu-ray, and digital platforms, making it available for home viewing.
A massive crack forms in the Earth's crust, causing the continents to begin drifting apart and setting the stage for major geographical changes.
Scrat's relentless pursuit of his acorn inadvertently triggers the continental drift by cracking the ice sheet.
Due to the breaking ice, Manny, Sid, Diego, and other animals are isolated on an iceberg and drift into open waters, beginning their adventure.
The group encounters a crew of pirate hyenas led by Captain Gutt who capture Sid, prompting a rescue mission.
Manny reunites with his daughter Peaches and forms new alliances with Captain Gutt's crew and other island animals to battle the pirates.
Manny's group and their new allies fight Captain Gutt and his pirates to protect their home and regain freedom.
After defeating Captain Gutt, the continents stabilize and the friends finally return home, restoring their environment and relationships.
