Disney+ has released a new trailer for their upcoming animated short series, Ice Age: Scrat Tales. The six episodes follow the lovable sabre-toothed squirrel character Scrat as he “experiences the ups and downs of fatherhood, as he and the adorable, mischievous Baby Scrat, alternately bond with each other and battle for ownership of the highly treasured Acorn.”
The shorts are described as follows:
“Nuts About You” – Directed by Michael Berardini and Donnie Long. Story by Michael Berardini.
In “Nuts About You,” Scrat meets Baby Scrat and experiences the pure joy of being a new parent—until Baby Scrat sees The Acorn for the first time.
“LoFi Scrat Beats to Sleep/Chill to” – Directed by Donnie Long and Matt Munn. Story by Donnie Long.
In “LoFi Scrat Beats to Sleep/Chill to,” Scrat pounds out a percussive lullaby to get a crying Baby Scrat to fall asleep.
“X’s and Uh-O’s” – Directed by Donnie Long and Drew Winey. Story by James Young Jackson and Drew Winey.
In “X’s and Uh-O’s,” Scrat demonstrates for Baby Scrat how to plant The Acorn, but Scrat is really the one being taught a lesson.
“Nutty Reflections” – Directed by Donnie Long and Eric Prah. Story by Galen Tan Chu.
In “Nutty Reflections,” Scrat and Baby Scrat run after The Acorn into a dark cave, which resembles a creepy funhouse hall of mirrors.
“Teeter Toddler” – Directed by Jeff Gabor and Donnie Long. Story by Galen Tan Chu.
In “Teeter Toddler,” thanks to a dodo bird, Scrat and Baby Scrat end up on opposite sides of a log held up by a single branch.
“Nut The End” – Directed by Lisa Allen Keane and Donnie Long. Story by Michael Thurmeier.
In “Nut The End,” The Acorn goes flying off a cliff. With it seemingly gone forever, can Scrat and Baby Scrat live in harmony?
This looks like a cute series that families will be sure to enjoy. Check out the trailer below, and watch Ice Age: Scrat Tales on Disney+ on April 13th.