It's official!
A "Frozen" sequel is definitely happening.
Disney CEO Bob Iger announced "Frozen 2" is in the works along with Disney and Pixar studios chief creative officer John Lasseter and "Frozen" voice actor Josh Gad at the company's annual shareholders' meeting.
Variety first reported the news.
“We enjoyed making Frozen Fever so much and being back in that world with those characters,” said Lasseter. “Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck have come up with a great idea for a sequel and you will be hearing a lot more about it and we’re taking you back to Arendelle. We are so excited about that.”
The 2013 movie has grossed over $1.2 billion at theaters, making it the highest-grossing animated picture of all time.
Both Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck will return to direct.
Some of the cast and crew immediately took to Twitter after the news was released.
At last, I can say – FROZEN 2!!!! I'm beyond excited to create alongside my Frozen family! pic.twitter.com/Xgbt67QuGc
— Jennifer Lee (@alittlejelee) March 12, 2015
Dreams really do come 2!!! #FROZEN2#itsofficialpic.twitter.com/qF6qTQlnqi
— Kristen Bell (@IMKristenBell) March 12, 2015
Here are Lasseter and Gad backstage at the event:
A short, "Frozen Fever" will debut in theaters exclusively in front of Disney's live-action "Cinderella" this weekend.
No release date has been announced.
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