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Published Nov 9, 2026, 3:00 PM EST
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A brand-new Frozen TV show is on the horizon, with the original cast reprising their roles in a very unexpected way.
Before this, it had already been confirmed that Frozen III would arrive in theaters just over a year from now, on November 24, 2027. Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Josh Gad, and Jonathan Groff are coming back to voice Anna, Elsa, Olaf, and Kristoff, respectively, with Jennifer Lee also returning as sole director and screenwriter.
Frozen III isn't the only project in the works; National Geographic, Disney+, and Hulu have also announced a series called The Real Frozen (working title), which will transport the fan-favorite Disney characters to the real-world environments that inspired Frozen.
Produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and Silverback Films, the show will feature stunning locations in Iceland, Finland, Norway, and Sweden and focus on animals that have to endure harsh winters and enemies, all in the name of survival. Bell, Menzel, Gad and Groff will once again voice Anna, Elsa, Olaf and Kristoff.
In a statement, National Geographic Content President Courteney Monroe explained that The Real Frozen will expand upon A Real Bug's Life and the upcoming Real Finding Nemo, docuseries based on the Pixar films.
"It's a wonderful opportunity to bring together Disney's beloved stories and characters with National Geographic's boundary-pushing natural history storytelling, introducing kids and families to the incredible wonders of the world and opening the door to a lifetime of discovery," she said.
Courteney Monroe: “At National Geographic, we’re passionate about inspiring the next generation through stories kids love and parents trust. Building on the success of our Emmy-winning A Real Bug's Life and the upcoming The Real Finding Nemo, we’re excited to continue growing The Real franchise with The Real Frozen. It’s a wonderful opportunity to bring together Disney’s beloved stories and characters with National Geographic’s boundary-pushing natural history storytelling, introducing kids and families to the incredible wonders of the world and opening the door to a lifetime of discovery.”
A Real Bug's Life, which explores almost a dozen micro bug worlds, debuted in 2024 and released a second season the following year. The show won Outstanding Informational Program and Outstanding Editing for a Preschool or Children’s Live Action Program at the Children’s & Family Emmy Awards earlier this year.
The Real Finding Nemo has yet to receive a premiere date. National Geographic also aired a nature docuseries this summer called Lion, inspired by The Lion King.
Frozen III producer Christina Chen added that National Geographic is the perfect platform to showcase the "real places in the world that inspired the creation of the Frozen world," and welcomed the opportunity to bring back Frozen's "talented cast" and original animators.
Christina Chen: “There is no one better than National Geographic to bring viewers a look at the real places in the world that inspired the creation of the Frozen world and its magical wondrous environments. We are thrilled to have our lead characters with our talented cast and original ‘Frozen’ animators who bring them to life be part of this series.”
Jeff Wilson, Elisabeth Oakham and Katie Parsons are on board as directors and producers of The Real Frozen, with Janet H. Vissering serving as an executive producer.
The Real Frozen is yet another way that the beloved animated franchise is branching out into other projects. It started in 2013 with the first Frozen film, which grossed $1.3 billion, earned positive reviews, and won Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song ("Let It Go") at the Oscars.
Frozen, which centers on sisters Anna and Elsa after the latter's powers transform their surroundings into a winter environment, became a pop culture phenomenon, with a sequel released in 2019 that outperformed its predecessor, grossing $1.45 billion.
Disney has also released the short films Frozen Fever, Olaf's Frozen Adventure, Myth: A Frozen Tale, Once Upon a Snowman, and the Disney+ series Olaf Presents. There was even a Broadway musical that earned three Tony nominations. Now the Frozen franchise is venturing into new territory again with The Real Frozen, which does not have a premiere date yet.
Frozen III will be released in theaters on Wednesday, November 24, 2027.
Video Game(s) Frozen: Olaf's Quest, Frozen: Free Fall, Frozen Free Fall: Snowball Fight
Created by Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee, Shane Morris
Movie(s) Frozen, Frozen II, Frozen 3, Frozen Fever, Olaf's Frozen Adventure, Once Upon a Snowman, Myth: A Frozen Tale
Frozen is a multimedia franchise developed within Disney by Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee, and Shane Morris. Originally based on the tale by Hans Christian Andersen, the core of Frozen tells the story of the two sisters of the kingdom of Arendelle, the warm-hearted Anna and the stern but kindly Elsa, who has the power to control ice. Together with their friends, the two sisters unravel the mysteries that surround their kingdom as they learn to manage their royal duties.
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