The film was originally set to be the sixth installment in the Alpha and Omega franchise, but for some unclear reason, Lionsgate decided to release Alpha and Omega: Dino Digs (2015) before it, making The Big Fureeze the seventh entry.
The movie took almost 2 years to make, ever since it was first announced in early 2015, making it the sequel with the longest production time.
It was originally set to be released in late-January 2016, but was pushed back to November 2016 due to the script being rewritten.
The first sequel in the franchise to have Steve Moore (who co-wrote the first film) returning as co-writer.
The most action-heavy sequel in the franchise.