Frozen
Disney's magical animated musical about sisterly love, self-acceptance, and the power of true love, featuring Elsa's ice magic and Anna's determination.
Category
Animation/Musical
Release Year
2013
Origin
USA
Tags
disneymusicalfamilymagicsisterly loveself-acceptance
Detailed Overview Information
Basic Information
Full Name
Frozen
Aliases
Die Eiskﾃｶnigin, La Reine des Neiges, Frozen: Una Aventura Congelada
Type
Animated Musical Film
Release Year
2013
Status
Completed (with sequel)
Origin
United States
Region
United States
Creation Information
Creator
Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee
Publisher
Walt Disney Pictures
Original Work
Loosely based on Hans Christian Andersen's "The Snow Queen"
Genre
Animation, Musical, Family, Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy
Content Information
Synopsis
Princess Elsa possesses magical ice powers that she struggles to control, leading to her self-imposed exile and her sister Anna's quest to bring her home.
Main Characters
Elsa (Snow Queen), Anna (Princess), Kristoff (Ice Harvester), Olaf (Snowman), Sven (Reindeer)
Setting
Kingdom of Arendelle, inspired by Norway and Scandinavian culture
Themes
Sisterly love, self-acceptance, fear vs. love, family bonds, personal growth, true love
Target Audience
Families, children, musical theater fans, Disney enthusiasts
Media Forms
Films
Frozen (2013), Frozen II (2019)
Animated Series
Frozen: Northern Lights, Olaf's Frozen Adventure
Merchandise
Dolls, clothing, toys, home decor, collectibles
Video Games
Disney Infinity, Kingdom Hearts III, mobile games
Books
Picture books, chapter books, activity books, comics
Live Events
Frozen Live at the Hyperion, Disney on Ice productions
Digital Content
Disney+ streaming, digital downloads, apps
Cross Media Adaptations
Broadway musical, theme park attractions
Commercial Information
Total Box Office
$1.282 billion worldwide (Frozen), $1.450 billion (Frozen II)
Merchandise Revenue
Over $5 billion in global merchandise sales
Awards
Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song ("Let It Go")
Critical Reception
90% Rotten Tomatoes, widespread critical acclaim
Cultural Impact
Global phenomenon, redefined Disney princess narratives
Theme Parks
Frozen Ever After ride, Frozen attractions at Disney parks worldwide
Streaming Rights
Disney+ exclusive streaming, international distribution deals
Fan Culture
Fanbase
Global audience spanning all ages, particularly strong with families and musical theater fans
Communities
Disney fan forums, Frozen fan sites, social media groups
Events
Disney conventions, Frozen-themed parties, sing-along events
Quotes
Let it go, Do you want to build a snowman?, Love is an open door, The cold never bothered me anyway
Memes
Let It Go parodies, Elsa memes, Anna and Elsa sisterly moments
Fan Art
Character illustrations, alternative universe stories, crossover art
Cosplay
Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, and Olaf costumes at conventions and events
Collectibles
Limited edition dolls, Funko Pop figures, Disney Store exclusives
Historical Development
2011
Development begins, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's "The Snow Queen"
2012
Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel cast as Anna and Elsa
2013
Frozen premieres and becomes global phenomenon
2014
Wins Academy Awards, "Let It Go" becomes cultural sensation
2015
Frozen Fever short film released
2017
Olaf's Frozen Adventure released
2018
Broadway musical opens
2019
Frozen II released, breaks box office records
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