Josh Gad, the man who turned a snowman into a global icon, has finally broken his silence on why Frozen 3 is taking longer to arrive than Elsa on karaoke night. For those keeping track, it’s been nearly three years since Disney first whispered the magic words “Frozen 3” into the frosty winds, and production’s been trudging along like Olaf learning to walk on ice skates. So why the heck is it not hitting theaters until 2027? Let’s dive in—preferably into a warm hug.
Olaf Is Back, Baby (But Not Anytime Soon)
Josh Gad, aka Mr. Olaf himself, is set to reprise his role as the snowman who loves summer. And here’s the plot twist: Disney isn’t just cooking up Frozen 3—they’re splitting the story into two movies! That’s right, folks, it’s a Frozen Cinematic Universe now. Start practicing your “Let It Go” mashups because we’re in this for the long haul.
But why the glacial pace? In a chat on SiriusXM’s The Spotlight with Jessica Shaw, Gad gave us some breadcrumbs (or should we say snowflakes?) about the delay. Spoiler: it’s not because Olaf melted or Elsa accidentally froze the storyboard.
Disney’s Motto: “No Rush, Just Crush”
“Here’s the deal,” Josh teased, probably while dodging Disney lawyers hiding in his bushes. “This isn’t just a sequel—it’s not some quick money grab where we slap a few songs together and call it a day. We’re crafting something worthy of the story we started in 2013.” Translation? They don’t want to deliver Frozen 3: The Revenge of Marshmallow the Snow Monster. They’re aiming for cinematic gold, not snowball fights.
And here’s the kicker: Gad says the creators are “very, very, very excited” about the story. THREE “verys.” That’s basically a Broadway standing ovation in Disney-speak. But don’t get too excited—he also hinted that spilling any details might result in him being tackled by Mickey Mouse himself.
Why the Wait? Perfection Takes Time
Josh also gave us a little history lesson: it took six years to go from Frozen to Frozen 2, and now it’s going to be eight years for the third. Disney is clearly playing the long game, ensuring we’ll be emotionally and financially ready by 2027. By then, kids who grew up singing “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” will have kids of their own, creating a whole new generation of Frozen fanatics. Genius, right?
But don’t worry—Gad promised the wait will be worth it. “Buckle up,” he warned. “They’ve got something incredible in store.” If this doesn’t include Olaf getting his own solo power ballad, we riot.
Mark Your Calendars (And Your Patience)
Frozen 3 will (hopefully) hit theaters on November 24, 2027. Until then, we’ll just be here, rewatching the first two movies, pretending our hot chocolate is from Arendelle, and crossing our fingers that Disney doesn’t make us wait another eight years for Frozen 4.
In the meantime, let’s all send Olaf some sunscreen. It’s going to be a long, hot wait.
