Disney's Frozen marks its decade-long anniversary with the release of sequels and expansions in Disney theme parks.
Disney has announced plans for not one, but two sequels to the beloved Frozen franchise. In a confirmation made in 2023, CEO Bob Iger revealed that "Frozen 3" is in production, and hinted at the possibility of a "Frozen 4"[1][3][5].
The release date for Frozen 3 has been set for November 24, 2027, during Thanksgiving weekend[3][5]. The announcement suggests that the story of Frozen will continue to expand across these two upcoming films, promising more character development and exploration of their magical world[1].
The co-director of the original Frozen, Jennifer Lee, is hard at work on the stories for Frozen 3 and potentially Frozen 4. Lee, who is also the current chief creative officer at Disney Animation, is known for her work on the first film and its successful sequel, Frozen II[2][4].
The Frozen films, Frozen and Frozen II, have been a huge success since their releases in 2013 and 2019 respectively. The movies, which take inspiration from Hans Christian Andersen's fairy-tale classic "The Snow Queen," are available to watch on Disney+[6].
The Frozen lands, being developed as part of Tokyo Disney's Fantasy Springs expansion, are set to open on June 6, 2024 in Japan[1]. These immersive lands are designed to make visitors feel like they are in the world of the Frozen films, allowing them to interact with the characters[7].
The Frozen franchise continues to thrive, with the movie's Disney Parks presence growing and Frozen merchandise remaining popular. Random Frozen pop culture references, like the "Let it Go" karaoke moment in Apple TV+'s Ted Lasso, abound[8].
In the Frozen universe, Elsa's burgeoning icy powers are unleashed in a way similar to the X-Men. Idina Menzel stars as Elsa in the film Frozen, while Kristen Bell plays the role of Anna[4]. The musical-theater husband and wife duo Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez wrote "Let It Go," a song from Frozen[9].
Most recently, Anna and Elsa were seen in the Disney100 short film Once Upon a Studio[10]. Elsa costumes are still commonly seen on Halloween, a testament to the enduring popularity of the Frozen franchise.
As the development of Frozen 3 and the expansion of the Frozen lands at Disney Parks around the world progress, fans of the Frozen franchise eagerly await the continuation of the story and the opportunity to immerse themselves further in the magical world of Arendelle.
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- Movie-goers might be delighted to know that the production of 'Frozen 3' is underway, as revealed by Disney CEO Bob Iger in 2023, with a planned release date for November 24, 2027[3][5].
- With the collaboration of Jennifer Lee, the co-director of the original Frozen, the stories for 'Frozen 3' and potentially 'Frozen 4' are being worked on, ensuring the continuation of the Frozen saga[2].
- IO9 and Gizmodo fans, who are always on the lookout for the latest advancements in technology, can anticipate even more exciting plot points and exploration of the magical world as 'Frozen 3' intertwines with movies-and-tv and entertainment news[1].
