The animation, handled by Bardel Entertainment rather than the now-closed Blue Sky Studios, received criticism for looking "flatter" than the theatrical releases.
A new female zorilla and former teammate of Buck's who provides much-needed logic and combat skill to the group.
The antagonist, a brainy Protoceratops who believes dinosaurs should rule and seeks to destroy the harmony Buck has worked to maintain.
Unlike the previous five theatrical films, this installment was developed as a . It focuses less on world-ending environmental disasters and more on personal growth and the "found family" theme that has defined the series since 2002. 🎬 Critical Reception Reviews for the film were mixed among long-time fans: