Every Disney Animated Movie Sequel, Ranked Worst To Best

With Disney’s Moana 2 arriving in theaters, it joins the rising list of animated sequels to critically acclaimed Disney movies. Since the 1990s, Disney has released several animated sequels to some of their most popular movies, which have reached varying degrees of success with critics and viewers. While there were some Disney sequels that received a theatrical release, between the 1990s and 2010s, the majority of animated sequels were released direct-to-DVD.

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There are several Disney direct-to-DVD movies that serve as midquels or prequels to classic stories, including Beauty and the Beast: Belle’s Magical World and The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Beginning. While these midquel movies fill in the gaps in the originals’ stories, Disney also released many movies that continued on from where the original movie ended. But while Disney’s catalog of animated sequels allows iconic characters to experience a new adventure, not every sequel has been met with a warm reception from audiences.

23 Mulan II

Released In 2004

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Mulan II

Director Darrell Rooney , Lynne Southerland Release Date February 1, 2005 Runtime 79 Minutes

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Disney’s 1998 Mulan offered an inspiring coming-of-age story about a young woman taking her ailing father’s place in the army and rising to fight against the Hun invasion in China. Mulan was a great movie on its own, so it came as a surprise when Disney released a direct-to-video sequel in 2004. Mulan II depicts the titular character and her fiancé, Li Shang, on a new mission to bring three princesses to the kingdom of Qui Cong in preparation for their arranged marriage. Meanwhile, Mushu’s role as guardian spirit is threatened by Mulan and Shang’s relationship, and he plots to break them up.

The sequel completely contradicts Mulan’s original story of rising up against the odds, and sees her sacrificing her own happiness to enter an arranged marriage.

This is easily the worst Disney animated sequel ever made, as it completely contradicts Mulan’s original story of rising up against the odds, and sees her sacrificing her own happiness to enter an arranged marriage. Its story is nowhere near as thrilling as the original and includes a voice cast that delivers a lackluster performance. A sequel to an already iconic Disney movie like Mulan just wasn’t needed, so it’s no surprise that Mulan II has a score of 0% on Rotten Tomatoes.

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22 The Jungle Book 2

Released In 2003

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The Jungle Book 2

Director Steve Trenbirth Release Date February 7, 2003 Runtime 72 minutes

This sequel was released almost four decades after The Jungle Book in 1967. The Jungle Book 2 continues Mowgli’s story, now living in the man-village with Shanti and his new adopted family. However, Mowgli misses life in the jungle and, after an argument with the village’s leader, he returns to the jungle with Baloo. Unbeknownst to everybody, Shere Khan is searching for Mowgli, seeking revenge for their last encounter.

The plot of
The Jungle Book 2
is an unnecessary rehash of the first movie.

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The plot of The Jungle Book 2 is an unnecessary rehash of the first movie, and received criticism for not introducing any new aspects to the story and its poor animation. The movie includes a new voice cast, including Haley Joel Osment and John Goodman, who do their best in the roles of Mowgli and Baloo, but it’s not enough to keep the movie from being one of Disney’s more forgettable sequels. The Jungle Book 2 became the last Disney animated sequel released in theaters until Ralph Breaks The Internet in 2018.

21 The Hunchback of Notre Dame II

Released In 2002

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The Hunchback of Notre Dame II

Director Bradley Raymond Release Date March 19, 2002 Runtime 68 Minutes

Released as part of the Disney Renaissance, The Hunchback of Notre Dame is often considered one of the best adaptations of Victor Hugo’s classic novel. The sequel returns to Quasimodo, who is now an accepted member of Parisian society, and is friends with Zephyr, the son of Esmaralda and Phoebus. Sarousch, the owner of a circus troupe, arrives in Paris to steal the bell of Notre Dame. He recruits his assistant Madallaine to get Quasimodo to fall in love with her and gain his trust.

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The sequel tried to offer an idea of Quasimodo’s life after the events of the original movie, but the story is subpar and boring with stilted animation and a forgettable soundtrack. The main villain, Sarousch, is also considered uninteresting compared to the original’s Judge Claude Frollo, one of Disney’s unappreciated villains. While it’s nice to see Quasimodo finally find love, the sequel doesn’t have enough to make it a commendable continuation of the original story.

20 Kronk’s New Groove

Released In 2005

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7/10 Kronk’s New Groove

Director Saul Blinkoff , Elliot M. Bour Release Date December 13, 2005 Runtime 75 minutes

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The Emporer’s New Groove is often considered one of Disney’s most underrated animated movies, thanks to its humourous story, talented voice cast and range of characters. One of The Emporer’s New Groove’s best characters was Kronk, the bumbling assistant of Yzma; voiced by Patrick Warburton, Kronk’s dimwitted mindset and attacks of conscience made him one of the best aspects of the movie. The success of The Emporer’s New Groove and Kronk’s popularity with viewers led to him receiving his own movie, Kronk’s New Groove, in 2005.

It tried to offer something different from the original, but showed that when Kronk was moved into the spotlight, his antics became tedious for viewers.

The sequel sees Patrick Warburton return as Kronk and follows him recounting how he lost everything to gain the approval of his father and eventually regaining everything back. It tried to offer something different from the original, but showed that when Kronk was moved into the spotlight, his antics became tedious for viewers. Kronk later returned in a sidekick role in the spinoff show, The Emporer’s New School, which was more successful.

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19 The Return of Jafar

Released In 1994

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The Return of Jafar

Director Toby Shelton , Tad Stones , Alan Zaslove Release Date May 20, 1994 Runtime 69 Minutes

Disney’s Aladdin, released in 1992, is one of the best animated movies from the Disney Renaissance era. Its success saw the release of two direct-to-video sequels, with the first, The Return of Jafar, released in 1994. The sequel served as the pilot of the animated television series and depicts Aladdin settled in the Palace of Agrabah with Jasmine. Their peace is thwarted when Jafar is released from his imprisonment in his lamp and swears revenge on the street rat.

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The Return of Jafar was negatively impacted by Robin Williams’ decision not to reprise his role of Genie, following a fallout with Disney. His replacement, Dan Castellaneta (the voice of Homer Simpson), offered an interesting take on the Genie, but his performance was seen as inferior to Williams. The movie received criticism for its repetitive storyline and lack of thrills that made the original a success.

18 Pocahontas 2: Journey to a New World

Released In 1998

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Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World

Director Bradley Raymond Release Date August 4, 1998 Runtime 72 minutes

Based on the life of a real historical figure, Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World depicts Pocahontas travelling to England to bring peace between England and the Powhatan Nation. She is accompanied on her journey by a new character, John Rolfe, who brings her to meet the King and Queen of England to arrange a negotiation between the two lands. Their relationship gets off to a rocky start, but gradually, the two begin to fall in love.

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From a historical viewpoint, the movie offers an interesting view into what happened to the real Pocahontas when she traveled to England with John Rolfe. However, similar to Mulan II, it completely undermines the original story and sees Pocahontas being bullied into acting “civilized” in English society, rather than standing up for herself. It also isn’t a movie to watch if viewers prefer seeing Pocahontas with John Smith in the original.

17 Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch

Released In 2005

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8/10 Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch

Director Michael LaBash , Tony Leondis Release Date August 30, 2005 Runtime 68 Minutes

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Lilo & Stitch has become one of the most popular franchises in Disney history and its 2002 movie was given a sequel, Stitch Has a Glitch, in 2005. The movie explores Stitch beginning to suffer from malfunctioning glitches and starts to revert to his villainous behavior. Lilo is determined to win a hula competition in honor of her mother, but Stitch’s malfunctions threaten to cause a rift in their friendship.

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Stitch Has a Glitch explores the themes of family, friendship and being there for others in their times of need. The movie displays believable character development in Stitch, but many felt the subplot of Lilo’s hula competition wasn’t needed and dragged the movie on longer than necessary. While Stitch Has a Glitch fared poorly with critics, it had enough to keep viewers who enjoyed the original entertained.

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16 An Extremely Goofy Movie

Released In 2000

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An Extremely Goofy Movie

Director Douglas McCarthy Release Date February 29, 2000 Runtime 79 Minutes

Serving as both a sequel to A Goofy Movie and the finale to the series, Goof Troop, An Extremely Goofy Movie sees Goofy suffering from empty nest syndrome after his son, Max, leaves for college. After losing his job, Goofy enrolls in Max’s college to get his uncompleted degree, much to the humiliation of Max. The father and son must work together to win a skateboarding tournament and thwart the cheating of a rival team.

An Extremely Goofy Movie explores the themes of education, letting go and a parent’s struggles to accept their child is growing up. The movie was praised for the father-son relationship between Goofy and Max and is regarded as an excellent finale to the series. Ranked by Polygon as one of the best Disney sequels, An Extremely Goofy Movie offers a warm-hearted ending to the Goof Troop franchise.

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15 Brother Bear 2

Released In 2006

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Brother Bear 2

Director Ben Gluck Release Date August 17, 2006 Runtime 73 minutes

Brother Bear is often regarded as one of Disney’s underrated movies, depicting an Alaskan hunter, Kenai, being transformed into a bear in retribution for killing a grizzly bear. In his quest to return to human form, he develops a bond with a bear cub which makes him question his path in life. Despite receiving a lukewarm reception, a sequel, Brother Bear 2, was released in 2006, which follows Kenai being forced to confront an individual from his past.

While the sequel’s story was considered subpar compared to the original, Brother Bear 2 includes strong character development and an engaging soundtrack that makes it a commendable continuation of Kenai’s story. It also depicts the themes of family and love in a subtle manner that helps Brother Bear 2 serve as a decent sequel to the original.

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14 Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp’s Adventure

Released In 2001

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Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp’s Adventure

Director Darrell Rooney Release Date February 18, 2001 Runtime 69 minutes

Released 46 years after Lady and the Tramp, the sequel follows the adventures of their son, Scamp, who desires to leave his family home and be a wild dog, similar to his father in the original. His desires cause conflicts between him and his family, but with the help of a gang member, Angel, Scamp realizes the true nature of love and home.

Scamp’s Adventure
offers a clever reversal of the original story of
Lady and the Tramp.

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Scamp’s Adventure offers a clever reversal of the original story, and shows Lady and Tramp’s son desiring to learn more about his father’s past on the streets and experience life as a wild dog. While not quite on the same level as the original, it introduced new characters and offered good character development that made it an enjoyable watch. The movie received four Annie Award nominations in 2001 for its achievements.

13 Cinderella 2: Dreams Come True

Released In 2002

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Cinderella II: Dreams Come True

Director John Kafka Release Date February 23, 2002 Runtime 74 minutes

The first of two sequels to the 1951 classic, Cinderella II, shows what happened to the titular princess after she found her happily-ever-after with Prince Charming. The movie consists of three short stories told by the Fairy Godmother and shows how Cinderella adjusts to her new life in the palace and learning how to become a true princess. It also includes segments where Jaq learns how to be happy with himself and Cinderella helps her step-sister, Anastasia, find happiness with a baker.

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The sequel consisted of three short cartoons, but with a clever framing device, they are all stitched together to create a convincing story. It received particular praise for developing the character of Anastasia Tremaine and depicting a reconciliation between the two step-sisters. Cinderella II offers a watchable insight into life after happily-ever-after and includes many goofy segments that make it enjoyable for viewers.

12 101 Dalmatians II: Patch’s London Adventure

Released In 2003

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101 Dalmatians II: Patch’s London Adventure

Director Jim Kammerud , Brian Smith Release Date January 21, 2003 Runtime 74 Minutes

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As 101 Dalmatians II: Patch’s London Adventure shows, sometimes, it isn’t easy being one of 101, as depicted through Patch, who wishes to meet Thunderbolt, his TV hero. After being accidentally left behind when his family moves away, Patch decides to travel across London to meet his idol. Meanwhile, Cruella de Vil, still fixated on spots, works with a French artist, Lars, and her henchmen, Horace and Jasper, to recapture the dalmatians, and finally achieve her desire of a fur coat.

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Released 42 years after the original, Patch’s London Adventure manages to offer a humorous continuation of the story and offers lessons to viewers on how to stay true to yourself and to stand out from the crowd. The movie also has a talented voice cast, including Jason Alexander and Martin Short, and includes many references to the original that make it a decent and fun sequel.

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11 Aladdin and the King of Thieves

Released In 1996

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Aladdin and the King of Thieves

Director Tad Stones Release Date August 13, 1996 Runtime 81 Minutes

The second of two Aladdin sequels, Aladdin and the King of Thieves, shows Aladdin and Jasmine preparing for their upcoming wedding, but their plans are halted by the 40 Thieves, searching for the Hand of Midas. When a magical oracle reveals that Aladdin’s long-lost father is still alive, Aladdin and his friends decide to search for the thieves and find out what happened to the father he never knew. The movie was released in 1996 and served as the finale to the Aladdin television series.

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Inspired by the legendary tale, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, this second Aladdin sequel was praised for offering a new adventure for viewers, strong character development and comedic segments. The movie is also helped by Robin Williams reprising his iconic role as Genie. Regarded as one of Disney’s best direct-to-video sequels, Aladdin and the King of Thieves is superior to the first Aladdin sequel and is a thrilling conclusion to the franchise.

10 Leroy and Stitch

Released In 2006

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Leroy & Stitch (2006)

Director Bobs Gannaway , Tony Craig Release Date June 23, 2006

The fourth movie in the Lilo & Stitch franchise, Leroy & Stitch sees Stitch and Lilo’s mission to collect all of Jumba’s experiments finished and Stitch, Jumba and Pleakley preparing to return to space. But in a final attempt to defeat Stitch, Captain Gantu releases Doctor Hämsterviel out of prison, who helps him create an evil Stitch twin named Leroy. After Hämsterviel takes over the galaxy, the group have to recruit all the past experiments to stop Hämsterviel and his army of Leroy clones.

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Leroy & Stitch
allow all of Jumba’s alien experiments to display their supernatural powers in their quest to stop Hämsterviel.

Unlike previous entries in the franchise, Leroy & Stitch allow all of Jumba’s alien experiments to display their supernatural powers in their quest to stop Hämsterviel. It allows Stitch and his group of friends to join together one last time to fight and save the day and includes subtle hints to the original 2002 movie. It certainly isn’t the best Lilo & Stitch movie, but there’s enough charm and humor to make it a fitting finale to the franchise.

9 The Little Mermaid 2: Return to the Sea

Released In 2000

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10/10 The Little Mermaid 2: Return To The Sea

Director Jim Kammerud Release Date September 19, 2000 Runtime 75 minutes

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Return to the Sea shows The Little Mermaid’s main character, Ariel, has grown up and has a daughter of her own, Melody. Unlike her mother, who desired to live on land, Melody dreams of life in the sea; since her childhood, she has been confined to the palace to protect her from Morgana, the younger sister of the sinister Ursula. Having kept her past a secret from her daughter, Ariel must deal with Melody running away and must return to her mermaid form to find her daughter.

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Return to the Sea revolves around how Ariel has become an adult and must deal with her rebellious daughter, similar to how she fought with her father in the original movie. It follows the themes of family, secrets and shows how Ariel has matured from an adventurous mermaid to a devoted and protective mother.Return to the Sea also has colorful animation and a catchy soundtrack, making it a decent sequel to The Little Mermaid.

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8 Cinderella 3: A Twist In Time

Released In 2007

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Cinderella III: A Twist in Time

Director Frank Nissen Release Date February 5, 2007 Runtime 74 Minutes

Cinderella III gives viewers arguably the most creative story out of the two Cinderella sequels. To undo Cinderella’s happily-ever-after, her stepmother, Lady Tremaine, steals the Fairy Godmother’s wand and reverses time to make the glass slipper fit Anastasia’s foot and thwart Cinderella reuniting with Prince Charming. In order to win back her happy ending, Cinderella must step out of her comfort zone and retrieve the magic wand to return everything to normal.

A Twist In Time
pushed the boundaries of Disney sequels and is considered by many to be one of the companies’ best direct-to-DVD movies.

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Announcements for a third Cinderella movie were initially met with skepticism owing to the negative reputation of previous Disney direct-to-video sequels. However, upon release, Cinderella III exceeded expectations, offering an exciting “what-if” scenario, deep character development in both Cinderella and the Prince, and completing Anastasia’s redemption arc first started in Dreams Come True. A Twist In Time pushed the boundaries of Disney sequels and is considered by many to be one of the companies’ best direct-to-DVD movies.

7 Peter Pan: Return to Never Land

Released In 2002

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Return to Never Land

Director Robin Budd Release Date February 14, 2002 Runtime 62 Minutes

Released in 2002, this Peter Pan sequel depicts Jane, the daughter of Wendy Darling, being kidnapped by Captain Hook and taken to Never Land, where she is rescued by Peter Pan and recruited to be a new mother to his Lost Boys. But unlike her mother, Jane has no interest in Never Land and simply desires to return to London. Jane’s lack of belief causes Tinkerbell to lose her magic; if she has any hope of returning home, Jane must find the ability to believe in magic and save Tinkerbell from losing her light.

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Similar to Return to the Sea, Return to Never Land focuses its story on the child of the main character; in this case, Wendy’s daughter, Jane. The movie interestingly portrays Jane as the complete opposite of her mother, having grown into a cynical young girl impacted by the ongoing war in London. Jane’s personality makes her a likable and interesting lead character and allows the movie to develop into a story of redemption, family and faith. The movie provides an imaginative and entertaining story for viewers and allows them the opportunity to see Peter Pan battle against Captain Hook once again.

6 The Rescuers Down Under

Released In 1990

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The Rescuers Down Under

Director Hendel Butoy Release Date November 16, 1990 Runtime 77 minutes
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Arguably one of the most underrated Disney animated movies, The Rescuers Down Under depicts two mice, Bernard and Bianca of the Rescue Aid Society, dedicated to assisting young abduction victims. The 1990 sequel sees them traveling to Australia to help a young boy, Cody, and a golden eagle, Marahute. Bernard and Bianca must team up with an Australian hopping mouse named Jake, to save Cody from a villainous poacher, who wants the golden eagle for himself.

The Rescuers Down Under
won Best Animated Film at the Los Angeles Film Critics Association in 1991.

The Rescuers Down Under was the first sequel ever released to any Disney animated movie and proved itself to be a thrilling continuation of Bernard and Bianca’s adventures. It offers an excellent rescue adventure and powerful action scenes that pay tribute to the original movie in a unique way. With stunning voice performances and stunning animation, The Rescuers Down Under proves itself an excellent sequel to the 1977 movie.

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5 Moana 2

Released In 2024

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ScreenRant logo 6/10 70 8.4/10 Moana 2

Director David G. Derrick Jr. , Jason Hand , Dana Ledoux Miller Release Date November 27, 2024 Runtime 100 Minutes

The Moana franchise gives a beautiful and enthralling perspective on Polynesian history, through the eyes of Moana, a chief’s daughter, who is chosen by the ocean to return a relic to the island of Te Ka. She is joined by the demigod, Maui, and the two travel across the ocean to save the islands from the curse of Te Ka. Starring Auli’i Cravahlo and Dwayne Johnson, Moana was released to universal acclaim, receiving praise for its portrayal of Polynesian myths, voice acting and musical soundtrack, including “You’re Welcome” and “How Far I’ll Go.”

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Moana 2 was released in 2024, and depicts the titular character embarking on a new adventure to connect the islands. Moana 2 broke box office records and was released to a warm reception, being praised for its stunning animation, plot and Moana’s development from the first movie. While it isn’t on the same level of success as the first movie, Moana 2 provides a terrific adventure into Polynesian mythology that will keep viewers excited about the upcoming live-action adaptation.

4 Frozen 2

Released In 2019

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ScreenRant logo 7/10 Frozen II

Director Jennifer Lee , Chris Buck Release Date November 22, 2019 Runtime 103 minutes

Frozen is one of the most critically acclaimed and highest-grossing movies ever made. The movie was praised for its story, soundtrack, and focusing on the relationship between two sisters, through Anna and Elsa, whose icy powers trap their kingdom of Arendelle in snow. Frozen received multiple awards, including 2 Oscars for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song for “Let It Go”; a sequel to the animated phenomenon was long-speculated before it was finally released in 2019.

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Frozen II further explores the relationship between Anna and Elsa and shows the two sisters uncovering the true origins of Elsa’s ice powers. The sequel proved to be as big a success as its predecessor, grossing more than $1 billion at the box office and being praised for its themes, new songs and exploration into mythology and spirituality. A third Frozen film is scheduled for release in 2027, which will undoubtedly see Anna and Elsa on a new adventure.