Frozenis one of Disney’s most popular movies of all time, and the next big release coming to Disney+ continues a fantastic trend for the streaming service. Ever since Disney launched its streaming service, it has tried its hand at all types of content. Direct-to-streaming movies,big-budget Marvel andStar Warsshows, and original animated programming have all been prominently featured on the platform, to varying levels of success. However, one Disney+ approach has been unanimously praised, and this newFrozenproject proves that Disney is continuing to pursue this venture.
After the success of 2013’sFrozen,Disney realized that they had their next big franchise on their hands. Thus, they decided to rapidly expand it, eventually leading to the release ofFrozen IIand the upcomingreleases ofFrozen 3andFrozen 4. However,Frozenhas ventured far outside the realm of films, with it also getting toys, theme park attractions, animated shorts, and more. One of the most unique pieces ofFrozenart is the Broadway musical, which premiered on Broadway in 2018 and had a North American tour from 2019 to 2024.
Frozen’s Broadway Musical, Professionally Recorded, Drops On Disney+ On August 05, 2025
Titled Frozen: The Hit Broadway Musical
The musical tells the same story as the animated film but in a live stage format. TheFrozenBroadway show features 12 new songswritten for the musical alongside many of the songs from the original film, meaning that there is a lot to enjoy for people who loveFrozen.
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Proving That They Are Continued Successes
Frozen: The Hit Broadway Musicalisn’t the first time that Disney has recorded and released a live performance on Disney+. In fact, Disney has already released another musical in the form of a professional recording. On July 09, 2025,Disney+ released a professional recording ofHamilton, the hit musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda.Hamiltonwas one of the most in-demand musicals at the time of its streaming release, meaning that it was a major deal for Disney to get it on the platform.
The other major live performance that Disney+ has released wasn’t a musical. Instead, it was a concert.Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version)was released by Disney+on July 29, 2025. This was a professional recording of Taylor Swift’s Los Angeles shows of the Eras Tour, with it featuring several additional songs that weren’t in the concert’s theatrical release. This too was a major hit for Disney+, proving that the company could continue to invest in streaming releases for live performances of hit musicals and concerts.
What Recorded Shows Could Disney+ Release Next?
There Are Tons Of Options
IfFrozen: The Hit Broadway Musicalis a success, then it would make sense for Disney to continue to invest in live performances. Some obvious candidates are Disney’s own musicals, withThe Lion Kingbeing one of the most popular options. Other shows likeAladdinandBeauty and the Beastare still running meaning that they could be released too.Musical productions ofCocoandTangledare also in the works from Disney Theatrical Productions, meaning that they could be candidates in the future as well.
Outside of Broadway musicals, there are still plenty of options. Disney could license concert recordings from big artists or do recordings of Disney concerts. They could also do recordings of special Disney programs likeDisney on Ice. Even releasing theme park shows likeFantasmic!,Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond!,The Little Mermaid - A Musical Adventure, orFestival of the Lion Kingwould be a great way to follow up on theFrozenmusical.
