The film was also a major awards contender, receiving nominations for both the and the Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature Film . Its commercial and critical success immediately spawned a franchise. A sequel, The Croods: A New Age , was announced just weeks after the first film's release, though it took a tumultuous seven years to finally reach theaters in November 2020 due to DreamWorks' acquisition by Universal Pictures. The franchise has since expanded to include two television series, Dawn of the Croods and The Croods: Family Tree .

Reynolds brings his signature quick-witted, charming charisma to Guy. He acts as the catalyst for the family's intellectual evolution, introducing concepts like fire, shoes, and "ideas."

⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5) – A hilarious, heartfelt, and visually inventive adventure that improves with repeat viewings.

Yes, that’s actually Nicolas Cage voicing Grug, and he delivers one of his most underrated performances. He brings heart, desperation, and hilarious physicality to a dad who’s terrified of losing his family. The scene where Grug tells a bedtime story? It’s pure, weird, wonderful Cage.