‘Frozen 2’ Release Date, Latest News & Update: Is the Sequel Going to Have a Darker Theme?

“Frozen 2” is still a year away and those spearheading the production of the film are keeping a tight lid what storyline they have for the titular sisters. However, due to the recent announcement that the sequel will hit theatres on Nov. 22, 2019, rather than the original Nov. 27, 2019 date, some are speculating that the story might take a darker turn.

This slot is originally reserved for young adult theme movies like “Twilight,” “Harry Potter,” and “Hunger Games.” And with “Frozen 2” coming out six years after its predecessor, those who have seen the prequel have grown enough since then. For instance, if a child was eight-years-old when they first saw the first film, they’ll be 14 by the time the sequel is released.

As such, they can handle a PG-13 sort of storyline, which would also be perfect for “Frozen 2.” After all, Dreamworks Animation saw quite the success in “Kung Fu Panda 2” and “How To Train Your Dragon 2” when the studio injected both movies with a darker tone.

“Frozen 2” can also benefit from such path like exploring the origins of Elsa’s (Idina Menzel) powers and pairing it with the troll’s prophecy in the first film. Pabbie (Ciarán Hinds), the troll who healed Anna (Kristen Bell) after Elsa accidentally blasted her with ice magic, said that fear will be Elsa’s worst enemy.

While the prequel did saw that Elsa managed to take control of her powers, there’s a huge possibility that her vigilance might slack in “Frozen 2.” Writers can then play with the consequences of such lapses like the townspeople suffering and turning against Elsa. Or maybe having Elsa inadvertently killing Kristoff (Jonathan Groff) and Anna turning against her sister.

This could also open up a storyline that would introduce the popular fan theory that Elsa is actually adopted and is the sister of Rapunzel from “Tangled.” Of course, all of these are mere speculations at this point. It’s not enough evidence that a change in scheduling will alter the entire theme of “Frozen 2.” But if the writers do take this path, it will surely open up new avenues for future Disney animated films.