(L to R) Anna (Kristen Bell) and Elsa (Idina Menzel) in Walt Disney Pictures’ ‘Frozen.’
Get prepared to move again into the unknown. Disney animated movies ‘Frozen,’ ‘Toy Story,’ and ‘Zootopia’ have been greenlit for sequels. The news was introduced throughout Wednesday’s Q1 earnings name by Disney CEO Bob Iger, his first since returning to the corporate.
“Today I’m so pleased to announce that we have sequels in the works from our animation studios to some of our most popular franchises, ‘Toy Story,’ ‘Frozen’ and ‘Zootopia,’” says Iger. “We’ll have more to share about these productions soon, but this is a great example of how we’re leaning into our unrivaled brands and franchises.”
‘Frozen’ shortly turned a family favourite when it premiered in 2013. With Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel as its leads, the sequel ‘Frozen 2’ garnered simply as a lot consideration in 2019. It bought so well-liked that the musical model made its option to Disneyland’s Hyperion Theater and later to Broadway. ‘Toy Story’ stars the voices Tom Hanks and Tim Allen as Woody and Buzz Lightyear, changing into a beloved franchise since its debut in 1995. It even expanded its personal universe with the discharge of ‘Lightyear’ in 2022 with Chris Evans because the lead.
Frozen
“Only the act of true love will thaw a frozen heart.”
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1 hr 42 minNov twenty seventh, 2013
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The Box Office Success Of ‘Frozen’, ‘Toy Story’, and ‘Zootopia’
This ought to come as no shock as all three movies have had main success on the field workplace worldwide. ‘Frozen’ (2013) earned 1.2 billion with its sequel ‘Frozen 2’ (2019) incomes 1.4 billion, and each ‘Toy Story 4’ (2019) and ‘Zootopia’ (2016) grossed over one billion.
On prime of their monetary success, these movies have all taken dwelling loads of awards. ‘Toy Story 3,’ ‘Toy Story 4,’ ‘Frozen,’ and ‘Zootopia’ have all acquired Best Animated Feature on the Oscars. Frozen’s hit unique track “Let It Go” (sung by Broadway celebrity Idina Menzel) received Best Original Song on the 2020 Academy Awards.
The animation large has launched loads of wonderful titles corresponding to ‘Luca,’ ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ and ‘Encanto,’ which additionally received Best Animated Feature on the 2022 Academy Awards. However well-liked, none of those titles have been capable of obtain the monetary success of the aforementioned movies.
(L to R) Woody (Tom Hanks) and Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) in y Pixar Animation Studios’ ‘Toy Story.’
But Do We Need More Sequels?
Some could say there’s no want for a sequel to those movies however I believe, there are many tales left to inform. What kind of adventures (or misadventures) can the sisters get into now that Elsa is the Snow Queen and Anna guidelines because the Queen of Arendelle? How expansive has Zoopotia develop into because the final movie? And whereas Woody and Buzz could have parted methods (for now), there’s all the time one thing that brings the duo again collectively, plus all of us would like to see a post-college Andy.
Those who’re craving unique tales can sit up for Pixar’s ‘Elemental’ this summer season and ‘Wish’ from Walt Disney Animation within the fall.
(L to R) Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nicholas P. “Nick” Wilde (Jason Bateman) in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ ‘Zootopia.’
Zootopia
“Welcome to the urban jungle.”
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1 hr 49 minMar 4th, 2016
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