The Walt Disney Company has recently made an official announcement regarding the expansion of its popular film franchises. Among the upcoming projects, a third installment in the highly successful Frozen franchise has been confirmed. Additionally, Pixar is in the process of developing Toy Story 5, while Disney Animation is working on sequels for Zootopia and Frozen. The announcement came during Disney’s Q1 earnings call, where CEO Bob Iger revealed the plans for these animated projects. The decision to focus on expanding existing franchises follows the underperformance of some of Disney’s original animated films at the box office.
It is uncommon for Disney franchises to receive more than one or two films, with Toy Story being a notable exception. However, due to the immense global success of the Frozen franchise, it is logical to continue expanding on its popularity.
Jennifer Lee, who wrote and co-directed the first two movies, shared in October 2023 that the creative team is producing impressive work for Frozen 3. She expressed her excitement about the project, although her specific role in it was not yet determined.
In June 2023, Jennifer Lee confirmed that she will not be directing the third movie, signifying a significant change in the behind-the-scenes dynamics of the franchise.
Jennifer Lee explained, “The direction we’re taking with Frozen didn’t originate from me. It came from an incredible person… And I’ve been amazed by it, and I’m just enjoying the process with that team.”
There’s a chance that Jennifer Lee might still write Frozen 3, and in any case, she’ll be part of the movie’s development because she serves as the Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios.
So, what can we anticipate from the upcoming Frozen III? Here is all the information currently available about the film.
Frozen 3 Plot? How Does Frozen 2’s Ending Set up a Third Movie?
The second movie shows Anna and Elsa going to the magical forest outside Arendelle. They are trying to find out why Elsa is hearing a mysterious voice and prevent the enchanted spirits from harming Arendelle.
In the past, there was a conflict between the soldiers of Arendelle and the Northuldra people who reside in the forest. This battle resulted in the forest being sealed off from the outside world.
In brief, Anna and Elsa find out that their parents were headed to Ahtohallan to uncover the origin of Elsa’s powers when their ship crashed. Discovering their parents’ ship in the enchanted forest, they learn that their mother was from Northuldra.
Additionally, they discover that their grandfather caused the conflict and constructed a dam in the forest to weaken the Northuldran people. To correct the mistakes of the past, Anna realizes she must break the dam to free the forest.
And she achieves it just in time. Elsa was frozen in Ahtohallan seeking the voice, which turned out to be a memory of her mother. Elsa becomes the “fifth spirit,” the bridge between the magical world and the human world.
But, as we all know, a bridge has two sides, and Anna is on the other side. So, Elsa stays in the forest, and Anna becomes the Queen of Arendelle, making sure both kingdoms live happily ever after.
It seems like a fitting end to the stories established in Frozen, fulfilling the producer’s commitment that the two movies would tell “one complete story.” Elsa has embraced her magical side, and Anna has discovered her role in the world.
It’s unclear what the third movie will be about at this point, but Gad has mentioned that the film would only happen if there was a “reason to exist,” similar to the approach taken with the sequel.
“I’m not sure about the timing or existence of Frozen 3. It’s not something I have control over. If there’s a compelling story to tell, I trust Jennifer Lee and the talented Disney animation team to bring it to life when the time is right,” he shared with PopCulture.
Indeed, let’s hope they’ve discovered a compelling story for Frozen 3.
Frozen 3: Starring Cast
Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Josh Gad, and Jonathan Groff (and Sven) are expected to return, as it wouldn’t be a Frozen movie without them.
All of them are expected to return, and although Disney hasn’t officially confirmed it, Menzel hinted that they’ll all be back, even though she doesn’t know anything about the movie yet.
“To be completely honest, they teased it to us, and I have no idea. They don’t show you a script. They don’t show you anything,” she said in June 2023 while speaking to Billboard. “All I know is, yeah, we are gonna make one, and that’s it.”
Elsewhere, Sterling K Brown is likely to return as Mattias, Jason Ritter as Northuldra member Ryder, Rachel Matthews as Ryder’s sister Honeymaren, and Ciarán Hinds as Rock Trolls leader Pabbie.
After flashbacks in Frozen 2, we could also see more of Evan Rachel Wood and Alfred Molina reprising their roles as Anna and Elsa’s parents, Iduna and Agnarr.
Where can I stream Frozen 3?
Amazon Prime Video and Disney plus Hotstar will continue to offer Frozen and Frozen II after the release of Frozen 3.
When will it be released?
While Frozen 3 has been confirmed by Disney, there’s no official release date yet. We’ll have to wait for further announcements to know when the threequel will hit cinemas.
Disney officially announced Frozen 3 in February 2023, but there hasn’t been detailed information about the current stage of development for the new movie.
Given the six-year gap between the releases of Frozen and Frozen 2, it’s speculated that fans may have to wait until 2025 for the release of Frozen 3, although this is not an official confirmation
Whenever we get more information, we’ll update this article..
Frozen 3 trailer: Any Frozen 3 footage yet?
While Disney has confirmed Frozen 3, it will be some time before any previews or content from the movie are released.
If you’re feeling nostalgic for Arendelle, there’s plenty of Frozen content available to watch on Disney+.
