Hey, Frozen Fans! Get ready to see Olaf on the big screen!
Walt Disney Animation Studios (WDAS) and Pixar Animation Studios are teaming up this holiday season when WDAS’ new featurette “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure” opens in front of Disney•Pixar’s original feature film “Coco” on Nov. 22, 2017. The new trailer for the featurette will run in front of Disney•Pixar’s “Cars 3,” beginning this Friday, June 16, when Lightning McQueen’s new big-screen adventure opens in theaters nationwide.
“I’m thrilled that Disney Animation’s featurette ‘Olaf’s Frozen Adventure’ will be coming to theaters in November with Pixar’s ‘Coco,’” said John Lasseter, chief creative officer, Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios. “It’s a perfect pairing – they’re both beautiful, heartfelt films about families and how people carry traditions forward. I can’t wait for audiences to get to see both of these terrific projects together on the big screen.”
Featuring four new original songs, the 21-minute featurette welcomes the original cast and characters back to the big screen, including Olaf (voice of Josh Gad), who is on a mission to harness the best holiday traditions for Anna (voice of Kristen Bell), Elsa (voice of Idina Menzel) and Kristoff (voice of Jonathan Groff). Directed by Emmy®-winning filmmakers Kevin Deters and Stevie Wermers-Skelton (“Prep & Landing”), produced by Oscar® winner Roy Conli (“Big Hero 6”), with original songs by Elyssa Samsel and Kate Anderson (“Between the Lines”), “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure” will be in theaters for a limited time beginning Nov. 22.
“Stevie and I were deeply honored to be entrusted by John [Lasseter] to create an all-new story with these characters we love,” said Deters. “We’re thrilled to have our film play on the big screen with ‘Coco’ during the holidays.”
“We loved getting in the recording booth with these incredible actors who know their characters inside and out,” added Wermers-Skelton. “We can’t wait for audiences to see the featurette, enjoy their performances, and hear the incredible new songs written by Elyssa and Kate.”
“Olaf’s Frozen Adventure” celebrates characters who won over audiences worldwide when “Frozen” first hit the big screen in 2013. Earning more than $1.27 billion globally, the film won two Academy Awards® (best animated film and best original song with “Let It Go”) and a Golden Globe® (best animated feature film). Slated for November 2019, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ untitled feature-length follow-up to the hit film reunites filmmakers Jennifer Lee, Chris Buck and Peter Del Vecho with the Grammy®- and Oscar®-winning songwriting duo Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez.
ABOUT WDAS’ “OLAF’S FROZEN ADVENTURE”
Olaf (voice of Josh Gad) teams up with Sven on a merry mission in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 21-minute featurette “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure.” It’s the first holiday season since the gates reopened and Anna (voice of Kristen Bell) and Elsa (voice of Idina Menzel) host a celebration for all of Arendelle. When the townspeople unexpectedly leave early to enjoy their individual holiday customs, the sisters realize they have no family traditions of their own. So, Olaf sets out to comb the kingdom to bring home the best traditions and save this first Christmas for his friends. Directed by Emmy®-winning filmmakers Kevin Deters and Stevie Wermers-Skelton (“Prep & Landing”), produced by Oscar® winner Roy Conli (“Big Hero 6”), and featuring a screenplay by Jac Schaeffer and four original songs by Elyssa Samsel and Kate Anderson, “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure” opens in front of Disney•Pixar’s original feature “Coco” in U.S. theaters on Nov. 22, 2017.
ABOUT DISNEY•PIXAR’S “COCO”
Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel (voice of newcomer Anthony Gonzalez) dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz (voice of Benjamin Bratt). Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself magically transported to the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector (voice of Gael García Bernal), and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel’s family history. Directed by Lee Unkrich (“Toy Story 3”), co-directed by Adrian Molina (story artist “Monsters University”) and produced by Darla K. Anderson (“Toy Story 3”), Disney•Pixar’s “Coco” opens in U.S. theaters on Nov. 22, 2017.
Kiwi says
Aw this is going to be amazing. Frozen fans are going to really enjoy Olafs Frozen adventure!
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Annemarie LeBlanc says
My granddaughter has been asking me when will she be able to watch this. Asking me like, everyday! She is so excited to watch Olaf. Her Frozen fantasy has come alive once again. 🙂
Bonnie (@wemake7blog) says
Aww this is so cute. I think olaf is so cute. I can’t wait to show my kiddos this.
Jenny says
Yay, I can’t wait! My daughter will be so happy with a new olaf adventure.
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Chubskulit Rose says
This looks like a fun movie to watch. I am sure my kids would love this.
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Paula Bendfeldt says
We are huge Frozen fans and Olaf is my son’s favorite character. We are really looking forward to watching this short film.
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My Teen Guide says
My friend’s daughter has not gotten over Frozen yet so I am sure she will nag her mom to take her to see Olaf’s Frozen Adventure. Thanks for the heads up!
Rebecca Swenor says
Olaf’s Frozen Adventure sounds like it is going to be an awesome movie indeed. I love watching the Disney movies with my niece’s kids. Olaf is one of my favorite characters because he is so cute. thanks for sharing the trailer and we can wait to see the movie.
Maurene Cab says
Really? They would have Olaf take the center stage? Wow! I can’t wait to watch this.
Pam says
This is a cute trailer. I know so many kids who still love Frozen so they will be really excited for this.
Claudia Krusch says
The trailer for Olaf’s Frozen Adventure is fantastic. I can not wait to see the featurette.
Amber Myers says
This looks so fabulous! We love Olaf in this house and will be watching.
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Jacqui S says
Looks like it’s going to be a cute spinoff of Frozen. I can’t wait to see it! Can’t wait until November!
Sarah Bailey says
I can imagine this will go down a storm with Frozen fans, it will be really cute to see Olaf in his own little adventure as well.
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lisa says
I love Olaf. I can’t wait to see both of these. Pixar always puts out such fantastic movies.
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Christy Maurer says
This is going to be adorable! I was laughing at the trailer earlier! Who doesn’t love Olaf? Josh Gad is just so great!
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Tomi says
Love Olaf! Our little one was thrilled when I showed her the trailer for Olaf’s Frozen Adventure.