Frozen is a media franchise created by Disney, based on the 2013 animated film of the same name. The film was inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale "The Snow Queen". It tells the story of two sisters, Anna and Elsa, who live in the kingdom of Arendelle. Elsa has the magical ability to create and manipulate ice and snow, but struggles to control her powers and fears hurting others. Anna is a fearless and optimistic young woman who embarks on an adventure to find her sister and end the eternal winter that has engulfed their land.
The franchise has expanded to include a sequel film, Frozen II (2019), which explores the origin of Elsa's powers and the history of their family. The sequel also introduces new characters, such as the Northuldra people, who live in an enchanted forest, and Bruni, a salamander-like spirit of fire. The franchise also features several short films, such as Frozen Fever (2015), which depicts Anna's birthday celebration, Olaf's Frozen Adventure (2017), which follows Olaf the snowman as he searches for holiday traditions, Once Upon a Snowman (2020), which reveals Olaf's backstory, and Myth: A Frozen Tale (2019), which showcases the elemental spirits of nature. The franchise has been a critical and commercial success, earning over $2.7 billion at the global box office and becoming one of the highest-grossing animated franchises of all time.
The films have received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike, praising the animation, music, voice acting, characters, and themes. The franchise has also won several awards, including two Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song. It has also spawned a variety of merchandise, such as books, comics, video games, toys, clothing, and accessories. In November 2014, TheStreet.com explained that "Frozen is no longer a movie, it's a global brand, a larger than life franchise built around products, theme parks and sequels that could last into the next century".
Film series[]
Frozen (2013)[]
- Main article: Frozen
When their kingdom becomes trapped in perpetual winter, fearless Anna (Kristen Bell) joins forces with mountaineer Kristoff (Jonathan Groff) and his reindeer sidekick Sven to find Anna's sister, Snow Queen Elsa (Idina Menzel), and break her icy spell. Although their epic journey leads them to encounters with mystical trolls, comedic snowman Olaf (Josh Gad), harsh conditions, and magic at every turn, Anna and Kristoff bravely push onward in a race to save their kingdom from winter's cold grip.
Frozen II (2019)[]
- Main article: Frozen II
Having harnessed her ever-growing power after lifting the dreadful curse of the eternal winter in the first film, Queen Elsa now rules the peaceful kingdom of Arendelle and enjoys a much happier life with her sister, Princess Anna. However, a melodious voice that only Elsa can hear keeps her awake and invites her to the mystical enchanted forest that the sisters' father told them about a long time ago. Now, unable to block the thrilling call of the secret siren, Elsa, along with Anna, Kristoff, Olaf, and Sven summons up the courage to follow the voice into the unknown, intent on finding answers in the perpetually misty realm in the woods. More and more, an inexplicable imbalance is hurting not only her kingdom but also the neighboring tribe of the Northuldra.
Frozen III (2026)[]
- Main article: Frozen III
On February 8, 2023, Bob Iger announced that a third Frozen film is being developed.[1] On February 7, 2024, during the Q1 earnings call, Bob Iger confirmed that the film would be released on November 25, 2026.[2]
Frozen IV (TBA)[]
- Main article: Frozen IV
Months later on November 16, 2023, during the opening ceremonies of World of Frozen at Hong Kong Disneyland, Bob Iger announced that Frozen IV was also being developed.[3]
Short films[]
Frozen Fever (2015)[]
- Main article: Frozen Fever
Frozen Fever is a short sequel released in early 2015. John Lasseter, the head of Walt Disney Animation Studios, teased it during the documentary film The Story of Frozen: Making a Disney Animated Classic. Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck returned as directors and Peter Del Vecho and Aimee Scribner as producers of the short, featuring a new song called "Making Today a Perfect Day" written by Robert Lopez and Kristian Anderson-Lopez. The short involves Elsa and Kristoff throwing a birthday party for Anna, but the party is put at risk by Elsa's icy powers. Frozen Fever debuted in theaters with Disney's Cinderella on March 13, 2015. Released as part of the Walt Disney Animation Studios Short Films Collection on August 18, 2015, it was also included on the DVD, Blu-ray, and digital HD releases of Cinderella on September 15, 2015.
Myth: A Frozen Tale (2019)[]
- Main article: Myth: A Frozen Tale
Myth: A Frozen Tale is a virtual reality short directed by Jeff Gipson, first debuted alongside Frozen II. Evan Rachel Wood portrays an Arendelle mother narrating a story of the four elementals. The VR short was released for the Oculus Quest on June 11, 2020, while a "flat" version was released on Disney+ on February 26, 2021.
Once Upon a Snowman (2020)[]
- Main article: Once Upon a Snowman
The short film Once Upon a Snowman was released exclusively on Disney+ on October 23, 2020, featuring the voice of Josh Gad as Olaf. The short details Olaf's origin from the moment he was created by Elsa during the song "Let It Go", to his first meeting with Anna, Kristoff and Sven in the original film.
TV special[]
Olaf's Frozen Adventure (2017)[]
- Main article: Olaf's Frozen Adventure
A Frozen holiday special Olaf's Frozen Adventure premiered in 2017. It is directed by Kevin Deters and Stevie Wermers-Skelton and produced by Roy Conli. Teased during the airing of the documentary film The Making of Frozen: Return to Arendelle, the 21-minute special received a limited-time theatrical release. It premiered in theaters with Pixar's Coco on November 22, 2017, and made its television debut on ABC on December 14 the same year. The DVD/Blu-ray for the short film was released in the United States and Canada on November 13, 2018.
Podcast[]
On October 11, 2023, a podcast series entitled Frozen: Forces of Nature was launched.
References[]
- ↑ https://deadline.com/2023/02/frozen-toy-story-zootopia-sequels-in-the-works-bob-iger-disney-earnings-1235253824/
- ↑ ThwiptT on Twitter - February 7, 2024
- ↑ "Frozen 4 in the Works at Disney, Bob Iger Reveals". Variety (November 16, 2023). Retrieved on January 10, 2024.
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