‘Ice Age 6’ in the works with many franchise stars returning

Original voice cast members Ray Romano, John Leguizamo and Denis Leary will reprise their roles

An untitled Ice Age sequel is in the works with much of the beloved franchise's star voice cast returning. Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, and Denis Leary will reprise their roles as Manny, Sid and Diego, respectively, in the film, which is set for release in 2024.

The screenplay is being written by Jim Hecht with Lori Forte producing

The film will be directed by John C. Donkin, who previously helmed the Ice Age spin-off "Ice Age: Collision Course." The screenplay is being written by Jim Hecht, who wrote the screenplay for the first three Ice Age films, with Lori Forte producing.

The Ice Age franchise has grossed over $3 billion worldwide

The Ice Age franchise has been a huge success for Blue Sky Studios, grossing over $3 billion worldwide across five films. The first film was released in 2002 and was followed by four sequels: "Ice Age: The Meltdown" (2006), "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs" (2009), "Ice Age: Continental Drift" (2012), and "Ice Age: Collision Course" (2016).

The franchise has received mixed reviews from critics but has been a consistent hit with audiences. The films have been praised for their animation, humor, and heart, and have become a staple of the family film genre.

The new film is expected to be released in 2024

The untitled Ice Age sequel is expected to be released in theaters in 2024. The film is currently in pre-production, and more details are expected to be released soon.