Voices of: Emma Stone, Nicolas Cage, Ryan Reynolds, Kelly Marie Tran, Catherine Keener
Directed by: Joel Crawford
Genre: Animated | Adventure | Comedy | Family
Studio: DreamWorks Animation
Runtime: Approx. 1h 35m

🦴 A New Dawn. A Bigger World. The Same Crazy Family.

The world’s most beloved prehistoric family returns for a third hilarious, heartwarming adventure in The Croods 3: A New Age Dawns. Picking up after the events of The Croods: A New Age (2020), this 2025 sequel expands the Croods’ universe—literally—by taking the family on a journey that will test their unity, spark new rivalries, and reveal ancient secrets of the world they thought they knew.

🌎 Plot Summary

After forging an uneasy alliance with the Bettermans, the Croods are now thriving in a land of relative peace. But when a mysterious lunar eclipse triggers a chain of natural disasters and uncovers an underground world hidden beneath their feet, the Croods must embark on their most dangerous journey yet.

Eep (Emma Stone), always the bold explorer, leads the charge—joined by Guy (Ryan Reynolds), who begins to question whether their future lies underground or back on the surface. Meanwhile, Grug (Nicolas Cage) struggles to accept change, and Gran (Cloris Leachman, voice archived through AI and original recordings) claims she’s seen this underground realm before—in her “wilder” youth.

Together with new allies—including a tribe of bioluminescent cave dwellers and a wisecracking saber-toothed lizard—the Croods face ancient beasts, shifting caves, and their own prehistoric instincts in a journey that celebrates growth, family, and evolution.

🦕 What’s New in Croods 3:

• New Characters: Meet the “Glowkin,” an ancient tribe that never left the caves—complete with strange powers, weird customs, and plenty of comedic culture clashes.

• Eep & Guy’s Relationship: The couple faces new challenges as they consider starting a life of their own.

• More Thunk & Sandy: Thunk’s obsession with shadow puppets reaches new levels, and Sandy gets her own subplot—joining a cave-kid rebellion.

• Stunning Visuals: With vibrant colors, deep cave ecosystems, and magical crystal environments, The Croods 3 takes animation to dazzling new depths.

🎙️ Voice Cast Returns

The original cast is back with their trademark energy and charm:

• Emma Stone as the daring Eep

• Ryan Reynolds as the witty and nervous Guy

• Nicolas Cage as the overly cautious Grug

• Catherine Keener as Ugga, the heart of the family

• Kelly Marie Tran as Dawn Betterman

• Plus new surprise voices including Awkwafina and Danny DeVito

✨ Themes & Messages

• Adapting to Change: Evolving as individuals and as a family

• Trusting the Unknown: Letting go of fear to explore new paths

• Family Above All: No matter how far they go, home is each other

🍿 Why It’s Worth Watching

Perfect for kids and adults alike, The Croods 3 is more than a sequel—it’s a celebration of the weird and wonderful nature of family life, with laughs, thrills, and even a few tears. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the franchise, this third entry offers something for everyone—with heart, humor, and a healthy dose of prehistoric chaos.

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