No Time for Nuts(2006)

The acorn of fate.

No Time for Nuts is an animated short that follows Scrat's frantic quest across time itself. When the mischievous squirrel discovers a time machine, he's hurled through history in relentless pursuit of his most prized possession: the acorn. From prehistoric jungles to futuristic cities, Scrat bounces between eras, leaving chaos in his wake. Each temporal leap brings fresh obstacles and absurd situations, yet nothing stops his single-minded determination. The film balances slapstick humor with imaginative world-building, delivering rapid-fire gags that appeal to both kids and adults. Scrat's wordless desperation and physical comedy drive the action forward, making this a wild, fast-paced romp through time that captures the spirit of the Ice Age franchise's comedic energy.