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Disney has established a frustrating trend with its sequels, but it looks likeFrozen 3andFrozen 4will turn this around.Screen Rantwas in attendance at theD23 2024: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, where new concept images from the upcomingFrozen 3were revealed. While we are still a couple of years away from the movie’s release, creator Jennifer Lee indicated that it will be worth the wait, promising the answers to questions left over fromFrozen 2. Not only this, butshe stated at D23 that it would take two movies to fully flesh out all these details.
The first concept image forFrozen 3revealed at D23 2024 shows Anna and Elsa together in the Enchanted Forest, each riding their own horses toward the horizon. Behind them, a looming shadow can be seen—presumably the newest villain of theFrozenfranchise. The second image shows the two sisters ice skating together, much like in past installments. While these pieces of art reveal very little regarding whatFrozen 3will be about, they set the tone for the upcoming film. Based on Lee’s comments, this could also apply to theseemingly confirmedFrozen 4.
Frozen 3 Concept Art Reveals Anna & Elsa’s Returns And Dangerous New Villain
Disney unveils new concept art for Frozen 3, revealing the first look at Anna and Elsa’s returns, as well as the dangerous new villain to come.
Disney’s Frozen 4 Teases Suggests There Won’t Be A Long Gap After Frozen 3
It Sounds Like Frozen 3 & Frozen 4 Will Work Together
Frozen 4was previously hinted atby Disney CEO Bob Iger, but there was no indication at the time that this fourth sequel would be any different than its predecessors, which were all released over five years apart. However,Lee commenting that “it will take two films to answer” questions left fromFrozen 2indicates thatFrozen 3andFrozen 4will work more in tandem with one another. It seems likely that these two movies are being worked on together as a sort of joint unit, which could mean thatFrozen 4will hit theaters within a year or two ofFrozen 3’s Fall 2027 release.
Frozen 3was initially meant to be released in November 2026, but the release window has been pushed back.
Disney Sequels Are Known For Long Gaps
A Half Decade Is Typically The Minimum
Frozen 4coming relatively quickly afterFrozen 3would be quite a relief since Disney is notorious for waiting years before finally continuing a story. This is seen in theFrozenfranchise itself. The first film was released in 2013, while the sequel didn’t hit theaters until six years later in 2019. Now,Frozen 3’s release date has continued this trend, with eight years having lapsed since Elsa was identified as the fifth spirit and moved permanently to the Enchanted Forest. Of course,Frozenisn’t the only Disney franchise that is guilty of this.
It’s frustrating that children must essentially grow up before they can enjoy the continuation of their favorite stories.
2024 will see the release ofMoana 2, which follows up the original story that first hit theaters eight years previous in 2016.Zootopiawas released this same year, and a sequel is now expected in 2025 (nine years later).Finding Nemo,The Incredibles, andToy Storyare further examples, each of which received sequels several years after they were released. While these sequels have been nearly as loved as the originals, it’s frustrating that children must essentially grow up before they can enjoy the continuation of their favorite stories.
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Disney’s Frozen Future Plans Teases Are Exciting
There’s A Lot To Look Forward Too
There’s no official release date forFrozen 4, but its near confirmation before the release ofFrozen 3is unheard of for Disney. Of course, this is the longest-running franchise for the primary studio, with only Pixar’sToy Storyhaving surpassedFrozenin a number of sequels. The franchise has become something like Disney’s figurehead, consistently performing well at the box office and with critics. If the House of Mouse feels confident enough to confirm two movies ahead of time, then it’s safe to bet that these next two installments will be entirely worth it.
The tease thatFrozen 3andFrozen 4will be used to expand on the lore established inFrozen 2is also promising since this means a kind of complex world unlike anything seen from Disney’s animated movies. What’s more, thevillain teased in theFrozen 3concept art is deeply promising, andit’s possible this will be the overarching antagonist for the following two films, tying into the existing story in an impactful way. In all, it’s just a lot to look forward to, and hopefully, we won’t have to wait too long this time.
Frozen 3
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Frozen 3 is the follow-up to the highly successful Frozen 2, released back in 2019 by Walt Disney Pictures and Animation Studios. The film was announced on August 17, 2025, The film is a direct sequel to the second film’s events and also cast Idina Menzel and Kristen Bell to reprise their roles as Elsa and Anna.
