It is the fourth "Ice Age" series. It was produced by Blue Sky Studios. It was distributed by 20th Century Fox. It is also the first sequel of "Ice Age" not to be directed by Carlos Saldanha. It was the second "Ice Age" movie that is in Digital 3D. It was released in the United States on July 13, 2012. This was the first "Ice Age" movie to be shot in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio.