About Into the Unknown: Making Frozen 2

Into the Unknown: Making Frozen 2 is a docuseries released in 2020 that gives fans an inside, behind-the-scenes look into the creation of Walt Disney Animation Studios' Frozen II, the much-anticipated sequel to the 2013 film Frozen. The series shows the hard work, dedication, and collaboration it takes to create a feature film at the Walt Disney Animation Studios. It follows the cast and crew as they deal with the pressure of making the sequel to one of the most successful animated films of all time.

Making / Production

The six-episode series takes you on a journey through the arduous collaborative process of making a animated film. It captures the challenges that come with producing a highly anticipated sequel, from the story creation to the songwriting, animation, worldwide release, and beyond.

Actors

• kristen Bell - Played Anna and perfectly captured the charm and quirkiness of her character.
• Idina Menzel - Stars as Elsa, maintaining the dignity, strength and vulnerability the role requires.
• Josh Gad - Voices Olaf, delivering a buoyantly goofy and heartwarming performance.
• Jonathan Groff - Plays Kristoff, convincingly portraying the rugged outdoorsman with a heart of gold.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This series was produced and released in the midst of the global COVID-19 pandemic.
• The entire series was filmed over a course of 115 weeks during the production of Frozen II, wrapping up just a few days before the movie's premiere.

Awards

While the series itself has not won any awards, it showcases the making of Frozen II, which was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Into the Unknown".

Quotes

• "Are we sure we're gonna be ready?" - Chris Buck, expressing the pressure of delivering the sequel to Frozen.
• "Every single frame has to be compelling." - Jennifer Lee, describing the standard of creativity they strive for.

Music, Soundtrack

• The documentary includes the original songs from Frozen II. These include "Into the Unknown," "Show Yourself," and "The Next Right Thing".
• Composer Christophe Beck returned to create the score for Frozen II, some of which is showcased in the series.