The original “Frozen” came out in 2013, and the sequel followed six years later, in 2019. It seems that the series’ third installment will likely form a pattern, with Business Insider reporting that Disney has staked out November 2024, 2025, and 2026 dates for “untitled Disney animation,” one of which is surely “Frozen 3.” Fortunately, the studio likely wants to shorten that window for “Frozen 4,” so there’s a chance audiences won’t have to wait until 2031 to see it.
The fact Disney is working on both at the same time opens up intriguing possibilities. For instance, is this going to be a two-part story, with “Frozen 3” ending on a cliff-hanger? Or are they simply two new installments that will stand on their own? Looking at the “Frozen” timeline thus far, there are many story opportunities available for Jennifer Lee and the team at Disney Animation.
“Frozen 2” ends with Anna accepting Kristoff’s (Jonathan Groff) marriage proposal and becoming the Queen of Arendelle. Meanwhile, Elsa stays behind as a protector of the Enchanted Forest. The sisters are separated but will undoubtedly cross paths again in these sequels. “Frozen 2” also deals heavily with the theme of colonialism, and it would be great if the sequels continue tackling tough subject matter. Perhaps Elsa and Anna will find themselves on opposing sides of a conflict, with each one trying to do right. As long as there’s more Olaf (Josh Gad) and whimsical songs kids can sing ad nauseam, fans will show up no matter what.
