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Frozen II

Frozen II is a 2019 American animated musical fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Frozen II is a 2019 American animated musical fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. It is the sequel to Frozen (2013) and follows Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Olaf, and Sven as they travel beyond Arendelle to discover the origin of Elsa’s powers.

Plot

Set three years after the first film, Frozen II follows Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Olaf, and Sven as they leave Arendelle to investigate a mysterious voice and Elsa’s powers. Their journey leads them to an enchanted forest and long-hidden truths about the past.

Production

The film was directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee, with Lee also credited as a writer and Peter Del Vecho as producer. It was developed by Walt Disney Animation Studios as a sequel to Frozen.

Release

Frozen II premiered in 2019 and was released in U.S. theatres on November 22, 2019. Disney lists the running time as 1 hour and 44 minutes.

Reception and performance

The film was a major commercial release for Disney and received wide theatrical distribution. It was marketed as a family-friendly fantasy musical with a PG rating for thematic elements and action/peril.

Key facts

  • Frozen II is the 2019 sequel to Disney’s Frozen (2013).
  • The film stars Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Josh Gad, and Jonathan Groff.
  • The plot involves a journey to an enchanted forest and the mystery behind Elsa’s powers.
  • It was released in U.S. theatres on November 22, 2019.
  • The film is an animated musical fantasy and action-adventure.
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Canadian context

Frozen II was widely released in Canada through Disney’s North American distribution and became part of the country’s mainstream family-film market.

Frequently asked questions

What is Frozen II?
Frozen II is a 2019 animated sequel to Frozen, centred on Elsa’s magical powers and a journey beyond Arendelle.
Who directed Frozen II?
Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee directed Frozen II.
Who stars in Frozen II?
The film features the voices of Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Josh Gad, and Jonathan Groff.
When was Frozen II released?
It was released in U.S. theatres on November 22, 2019.
What genre is Frozen II?
It is an animated musical fantasy film, also marketed as family and adventure entertainment.

References

  1. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4520988/
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  2. Disney — https://movies.disney.com/frozen-2
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  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/frozen_ii
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  4. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frozen_2
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