Ice Age: Collision Course

Ice Age: Collision Course

Year: 2016

Runtime: 94 min

Language: English

Directors: Galen T. Chu, Mike Thurmeier

Budget: $105M

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Scrat's obsession with an acorn triggers a series of events that threaten the world. The familiar group – Sid, Manny, and Diego – must team up with new allies to navigate dangerous and unfamiliar landscapes. They face cosmic challenges and hilarious situations as they try to avert disaster and save their home from an impending collision.

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Trace every key event in Ice Age: Collision Course (2016) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.

1

Peaches' Engagement

Peaches is set to marry Julian, a kind-hearted mammoth. However, her father, Manny, disapproves of Julian, believing he is annoying and not suitable to care for his daughter.

2

Travel Plans

Peaches expresses her wish to travel the world for her honeymoon. This idea is met with resistance from both Manny and Ellie, creating a rift in the family.

3

Diego and Shira's Concerns

Diego and Shira contemplate starting their own family. They worry that their potential children would struggle to find friends due to existing fears surrounding saber-tooth tigers.

4

Sid's Heartbreak

Sid is on the verge of proposing to his girlfriend, Francine, but finds himself heartbroken when she unexpectedly dumps him. This moment deepens his sense of loneliness as he reflects on his failed relationship.

5

Anniversary Celebration

During Manny and Ellie's wedding anniversary celebration, chaos ensues when asteroids, triggered by Scrat's antics, come crashing down on the herd. They narrowly escape what could have been a catastrophic event.

Manny and Ellie's home
6

Buck's Return

Buck returns to the herd after bravely returning a lost Chasmosaurus egg to its mother. He also brings back a mysterious ancient stone pillar that he uncovered during his adventures.

7

Inscription Insights

Buck reveals that the inscriptions on the ancient pillar suggest that past asteroid strikes caused two previous extinctions. He believes that investigating a nearby volcano could hold answers regarding the impending asteroid threat.

Nearby volcano
8

Dromaeosaurs' Plot

The cunning trio of dromaeosaurs—Gavin, Gertie, and Roger—overhear Buck and the herd's plans. Determined to defeat Buck and assert their dominance, they plot to sabotage the herd's mission.

9

Journey to Geotopia

As the herd heads toward the crash site, Buck devises a plan to gather small asteroids and launch them into orbit to divert the hazardous asteroid. They face numerous challenges in their quest.

Ancient fallen asteroid
10

Encountering Geotopia

The herd discovers Geotopia, a mythical community where ageless animals live. Here, Sid meets Brooke, a charming ground sloth, and experiences a budding romance.

Geotopia
11

Shangri Llama's Opposition

Initially, Shangri Llama, the leader of Geotopia, refuses Buck's request to use their powerful crystals to avoid the asteroid's collision. The crystals are essential to the Geotopians' immortality, complicating the situation.

Geotopia
12

Sid's Mishap

In a comedic turn of events, Sid accidentally disrupts Geotopia while trying to impress Brooke, which leads to the aging of its inhabitants. This incident angers Shangri Llama and raises tensions within the community.

Geotopia
13

Unity for Survival

Realizing the gravity of the asteroid threat, Sid convinces the Geotopians to prioritize saving their world over their fear of aging. This newfound unity leads the Geotopians and the herd to collaborate on a solution.

Geotopia
14

The Crystal Launch

The team manages to fill a volcano with an orb made of crystal shards, which they believe can be launched into space to divert the asteroid. As they prepare for this crucial moment, they face last-minute challenges from the dromaeosaurs.

Volcano
15

A New Beginning

After successfully launching the crystals into space, the asteroid is diverted, averting disaster for the herd. The story concludes with Peaches and Julian's wedding, amidst Sid's joyful reunion with Brooke.

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