"They’re going out with a bang."
Director: Michael Thurmeier
Cast: Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary, Adam Devine, Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Ice Age: Collision Course — Characters & Cast
Character Analysis
Manny
Ray Romano
Motivation
To protect his daughter from harm and keep his herd united.
Character Arc
Starts overbearing, suspicious of Julian, and terrified of losing his family dynamic; ends by acknowledging Julian's courage and joyfully giving Peaches away.
Buck
Simon Pegg
Motivation
To decipher the prophecy and save all living species from total extinction.
Character Arc
Returns from the dinosaur underground after discovering the cosmic threat; guides the surface animals with unorthodox science and navigates reconciliation with the flying predators pursuing him.
Sid
John Leguizamo
Motivation
Finding unconditional love and feeling valued in his community.
Character Arc
Depressed after being dumped by Francine, Sid yearns for genuine romance; within Geotopia, he wins the affection of Brooke through his unpretentious kindness.
Julian
Adam Devine
Motivation
To build a loving, adventurous future with Peaches while winning Manny's respect.
Character Arc
Enters as a naive, overly enthusiastic mammoth who unnerves Manny; proves his mettle by conceiving the key logistical maneuver to deflect the asteroid.
Shangri Llama
Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Motivation
Preserving eternal youth and maintaining absolute tranquility in Geotopia.
Character Arc
Rigidly guards Geotopia's crystal purity and youth-preserving lifestyle; when his sanctuary crumbles, his zen façade collapses, revealing superficiality.
Cast
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