How to Watch Ice Age in Order
To watch Ice Age, start with Ice Age.
Watch Ice Age in release order for a first viewing — start with Ice Age (2002). There are 7 films, released between 2002–2022. That is 8.9 hours across the 6 released films. Only 1 are essential to follow the story — 1.4 hours. Ice Age: Boiling Point has not been released yet.
The full checklist
0 of 7 watched- 1Ice Age2002Essential81m
- 2Ice Age: The Meltdown200691m
- 3Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs200994m
- 4Ice Age: Continental Drift201288m
- 5Ice Age: Collision Course201695m
- 6The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild202282m
- 7Ice Age: Boiling Point2027Not out yet
Ranked by rating
Full ranking with scores →- 1Ice Age20027.4
- 2Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs20096.8
- 3Ice Age: The Meltdown20066.7
- 4The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild20226.6
- 5Ice Age: Continental Drift20126.4
- 6Ice Age: Collision Course20166.1
Frequently asked questions
What is the correct order to watch Ice Age?
For a first viewing, watch Ice Age in release order, starting with Ice Age (2002) and ending with The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild (2022). That is the order the story was written to be discovered in.
How many Ice Age films are there?
There are 7 Ice Age films, 6 of which have been released.
Can I skip any Ice Age films?
1 of the 7 films carry the main story: Ice Age. The other 6 can be skipped on a first watch without losing the plot.
Where should a first-time viewer start with Ice Age?
Start with Ice Age, released in 2002. It introduces the characters and setting the later films build on.
How long does it take to watch all of Ice Age?
Watching every Ice Age film takes 8.9 hours across the 6 released films. Sticking to the 1 essential films takes 1.4 hours.
Is there a new Ice Age film coming?
Yes — Ice Age: Boiling Point is announced and not yet released. Everything before it is listed above in order.
Last updated August 28, 2026