Frozenis topping the charts for Disney once again when the entertainment giant has released a unique viewing experience on its streaming platform that many were eager to see.Frozendefined the landscape of modern Disney animationafter becoming an astounding phenomenon in 2013. The Oscar-winning picture was everyone’s new favorite Disney Princess movie, and subsequent installments in the unofficial franchise similarly moved away from the traditional romance storylines, focusing on friendships, familial relationships, and the empowerment of the protagonists.
Frozenalso re-emphasized the value of getting Broadway-level talent to work on the soundtracks for original Disney movies. Previously, some of the movies with thebest Disney soundtracks of all timewere adapted for the stage, seeing great success withThe Little MermaidandThe Lion King.Frozenfeatured Broadway stars Idina Menzel, Josh Gad, and Jonathan Groff,whileMoanalater tapped the iconic Lin-Manuel Miranda to compose its soundtrack. Now, the current state of Disney+ shows that people only loveFrozenmore for its relationship to Broadway.
Frozen: The Hit Broadway Musical Is At #1 On Disney+
A New “Live Performance” Movie Success For Disney
Shortly after the massive success ofFrozen, Disney started developing a stage version of their new beloved tale.Frozen: The Musicalentered development in early 2014,and the creators took their time to get it right. The show previewed in Denver in 2017 and went to Broadway in 2018. While the show maintained its popularity over time, Disney also started venturing into producing professional recordings of live performances. It is not surprising that they would eventually do this with Broadway’sFrozenwhen the copyright for it is already with Disney.
Frozen: The Hit Broadway Musicalbecame available on Disney+ on July 25, 2025, and instantly shot to the #1 spot on the Top 10 chart,replacing the 2025 remake ofSnow White(viaflixpatrol.com). Given thatSnow Whitewas likely popular on streaming due to its accessibility and people being curious to see what all the drama of March and April was about, a unique and quality feature likeFrozenwould easily overtake it. Disney previously released movie versions ofHamilton(2020) and Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour (2023) on Disney+, two notoriously expensive productions to see live.
Our Take On Frozen’s Broadway Movie Becoming A Streaming Hit
It’s Incredible That Disney Is Letting Us See This
Frozen’s Broadway production on Disney+ continues a great trend, wherein Disney is doing something I find genuinely admirable by making such experiences more accessible in some form. This release could also lend itself to a resurgence in the Frozen franchise in general, as passion for the story is rekindled by seeing such showstopping hits as “Let It Go” in a new light. The animatedFrozenseries still has much more in store, but seeing the gorgeous detail and tangibility of it being performed on stage is something truly special.
