Olaf’s first steps as he comes to life and searches for his identity in the snowy mountains outside Arendelle.
This original eight-minute short film is everything you need to warm up to the idea of Disney’s “Frozen” all over again. Those of us who still can’t seem to ‘Let It Go’ after the award-winning debut of “Frozen” in 2013, or its 2019 sequel, will be delighted to view this heartwarming story of Olaf’s beginnings while falling in love with the frozen wonder all over again.
Director Trent Correy starts the short off with Olaf having an identity crisis right outside of Arendelle. As Olaf tries to literally pick up the pieces and figure out who he is, he realizes that in coming together, one vital piece is missing. As he visits a local shop run by a Norwegian, the conversation turns into a nose-off where he is trying to find the most suitable option out of a few. Not realizing his fate, Olaf settles for an edible piece that leads him into a wild run with the wolves, only to be humbled in the end by an abandoned furball who needs the nose for sustenance.
Needless to say, Disney has scored once again with this incredible reminder of how sacrifice always leads to gain in some great, underdetermined manner and a small, funny looking snowman can still make hearts melt with his big personality and cooling presence!
“Once Upon a Snowman” will debut exclusively on Disney+ Friday, October 23rd
