Ice Age: The Meltdown

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.

Critics were split on this sequel, with most agreeing that Scrat's scenes are the film's clear highlight while the main story fails to justify a return trip. Where reviewers diverged sharply was on whether the film represents a step forward or a step back from the original — some found it a livelier, more thematically engaged follow-up, while others felt the franchise had already run dry.