Frozen 3 Plot Officially Revealed at Disney China Expo
Disney has finally lifted the curtain on Frozen 3, unveiling major plot details at the China Expo—here’s everything we know about Anna and Elsa’s next big adventure.
Looks like Arendelle might be sending out save-the-dates. A supposed Frozen 3 plot synopsis just surfaced online, and if it holds, Anna and Elsa are heading into some big life changes.
Where this plot leak came from
The short version: the X account The Hollywood Handle shared what they say is a Frozen 3 synopsis. Their source is another X account, @almanaquedisney, which claims the blurb was posted by Disney China on WeChat. The catch? That synopsis was translated using Grok (yep, the AI), which has a reputation for being... enthusiastic but imperfect. Disney has not confirmed any of this, so file it under promising-but-unverified.
"In this new chapter, witness the wedding of the century in Arendelle as Queen Anna walks down the aisle and joins Elsa on a new magical journey filled with unknown challenges. And what’s even more exciting: the royal family is about to welcome a mysterious new member!"
So, are we actually getting an Anna wedding?
It tracks. Frozen II ended with Kristoff proposing to Anna, so a wedding in the third movie would be the natural follow-through. The synopsis also hints that Anna will be adventuring alongside Elsa, which fits the franchise rhythm: big emotional milestone, then off into the unknown with magic, songs, and probably snow monsters.
The 'mysterious new family member' tease
That word 'mysterious' is doing a lot of work. It suggests this is not a pregnancy reveal or Elsa whipping up another sentient snow buddy. Most likely, we’re talking long-lost relative energy. The franchise has played in that sandbox before (not canon, but the Once Upon a Time TV series floated an aunt-as-original-Snow-Queen idea). Fans also love the theory that Tarzan is their secret sibling, but the timelines of Tarzan and Frozen really do not line up. More plausible: someone tied to their father’s non-magical lineage or their mother’s magical side, which could mess with the family dynamics in interesting ways.
Important caveats (aka, do not carve any of this in ice yet)
Even if the WeChat synopsis is real, Frozen movies are notorious for evolving mid-production. Olaf himself, Josh Gad, has said they have not started recording dialogue yet, which usually means the story is still moving pieces around. Both Frozen and Frozen II changed significantly while being made, so expect tweaks, reshuffles, maybe even full-on detours before this one locks.
The bigger Frozen plan
Disney is developing Frozen 3 and Frozen 4 back-to-back, which screams long-game storytelling. And yes, the wait is a thing: Frozen 3 was originally aimed at 2026 but slid to 2027, which puts it eight years after Frozen II and fourteen after the original. Arendelle ages like a fine snowglobe.
- Release date: November 24, 2027 (moved from the initially targeted 2026)
- Franchise status: Disney is developing Frozen 3 and Frozen 4 back-to-back
- Cast expected to return: Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, Jonathan Groff, Josh Gad
- Current creative listings: Director Jennifer Lee; writers Jennifer Lee and Marc Smith
- Genres: Animation, Fantasy, Musical, Adventure, Comedy; rating: Not Yet Rated
- Production note: Josh Gad says voice recording has not started, so the story may not be fully locked
- Plot rumor source: The Hollywood Handle citing @almanaquedisney, claiming an official Disney China WeChat synopsis; translated via Grok AI; not confirmed by Disney
Bottom line: a royal wedding plus a surprise family twist is a strong hook, and it fits how these movies like to raise the stakes. Just keep the grain of salt handy until Disney says it out loud.