‘Frozen 2’ trailer explores Elsa’s magical past

Are Elsa’s powers enough to save her kingdom? That’s a question “Frozen 2” will attempt to answer as the Snow Queen (Idina Menzel) ventures beyond Arendelle to embark on a dangerous journey with her sister Anna (Kristen Bell), a friendly snowman Olaf (Josh Gad) and an iceman named Kristoff (Jonathan Groff).

“Elsa, the past is not what it seems,” a mythical troll tells her. “You must find the truth. Go north across the enchanted lands and into the unknown.”

He cautions, “But be careful. We have always feared Elsa’s powers are too much for this world. Now we must hope they are enough.”

Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck are returning to direct, along with songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez.

The original “Frozen” became a huge success, generating over $1.3 billion in worldwide ticket sales, along with two Oscars. It still ranks as the highest-grossing animated film ever. The Broadway adaptation received three Tony nominations in 2018.

“Frozen 2” arrives just before Thanksgiving, hitting theaters on Nov. 22.

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