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How Many Sequels Are in the Walt Disney Animation Studios Canon?
ComicBook.comStory by Lisa Laman
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Disney's animation studio embraces sequels, with hit franchises like 'Frozen' and 'Moana' shaping the future of the iconic studio's canon.
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- After decades of focusing on original films, Disney Animation has dramatically increased its sequel production, with 3 out of the 7 most recent canon entries being follow-ups.
- The massive success of sequels like 'Frozen II' and 'Ralph Breaks the Internet' has convinced Disney to fully lean into franchises, with 'Moana 2', 'Zootopia 2', and 'Frozen III' on the horizon.
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Walt Disney, Margery Sharp, Walt Disney Animation Studios, DreamWorks, Pixar, Illumination, Frozen 2, Moana 2, The Rescuers Down Under, Fantasia 2000, Ralph Breaks the Internet, Frozen II, Moana 2, Zootopia 2, Frozen III, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, The Rescuers, The Lion King, Frozen, Toy Story 2, Shrek 2