Ice Age 6 has finally been announced, and while it’s exciting, I desperately hope that the upcoming sequel doesn’t ruin Scrat’s happy ending. Despite the saber-toothed squirrel rarely having anything to do with the main plot of the films, Scrat is Ice Ages most iconic character, the various antics he goes through while attempting to get his acorn is absolutely hilarious. Although Scrat may seem like nothing more than a comical side character, he is actually given a happy ending, and I really hope that Ice Age 6 Don’t take that away from him.
Nearly a decade after the release of Ice Age: Collision CourseA sixth Ice Age The film has been officially announced, with the upcoming sequel set to bring back the classic gang for another prehistoric adventure. Seed actor John Leguizamo said that work is about to begin Ice Age 6Highlighting that Disney is planning to continue the iconic animated franchise despite the closure of Blue Sky StudiosThe animation company that was behind franchises like Ice Age, RioAnd The Peanuts Movie. This is exciting news for me and others Ice Age Fans, though it makes me worried for Scrat.
Scrat got his acorn and a happy ending in 2022
In the latest short from Blue Sky Studios
Scrat’s desire to get his acorn was the driving force behind the character throughout Ice Age franchise, with him getting into various cartoonish antics over the five main ones Ice Age films as well as the various spinoffs and short films. Although Scrat was never able to get his acorn into a mainline Ice Age In 2022, he finally got the object of his desire.
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On the closure of Blue Sky Studios, The company released one final short in 2022 before it ceased operations. This short film brought viewers back to the world of Ice AgeWith it is a short story about Scrat. In the animation, Scrat is finally able to get his acorn, putting an end to his multi-decade chase to get the item. I think it was the perfect way for Blue Sky Animation to say goodbye, putting an end to the company’s mascot and its most popular franchise. However, I am worried that this impact may be lost with the announcement of Ice Age 6.
Ice Age 6 can’t bring back Scrat without ruining his happy ending
It would require taking his acorn away from him
Considering that Scrat is the mascot of the Ice Age franchise, It would be strange if he didn’t return Ice Age 6. However, I feel like it would be impossible for Ice Age 6 To bring him back without ruining his happy ending. Over the Ice Age franchise, Scrat’s character was completely defined by the pursuit of his acorn, and there wasn’t much else for him. Because of this, his return in Ice Age 6 It would most likely signal the return of his pursuit of the acorn, taking away the closure that Blue Sky Studios’ last brief gave him.
It is quite possible that Ice Age 6 Might try to find something else for Scrat to do. However, that would risk alienating fans and getting rid of one of the main reasons why the first five Ice Age Movies are so successful. But the visual of the acorn became heavily associated with these Ice Age franchise, so trying to replace it with something else for Scrat to chase down would take away one of the series’ biggest icons. This is a difficult situation for Ice Age 6 To be in, and I have no idea how it can bring him back while maintaining this balance.
Ice Age 6 is better off leaving Scrat out
& respecting the legacy of Blue Sky
Due to how complicated bringing back Scrat would be, I think it’s better for Ice Age 6 to let out scrat. The character has already reached a conclusionAnd it would be a much better option for Ice Age 6 to replace Scrat with a new character rather than trying to force him back into the sequel.
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The biggest reason I think Scrat should be left, however, has to do with the legacy of Blue Sky Studios. Scrat was BlueSky’s mascot, and Disney closing Blue Sky while continuing to operate its biggest franchise leaves a bad taste in my mouth. Disney’s decision not to bring back Scrat would at least show that it is not carrying on the company’s mascot, making the sequel seem a little more respectful. However, I doubt that will happen, with this mystery continuing until more information about Ice Age 6 is finally revealed.