Hot Frosty

A young widow uses a magical scarf to bring a snowman to life. As the holiday season approaches, the animated figure helps her find joy and romance again, though their time together is limited by the threat of him melting.

This romantic comedy is a joint production from Canada and the United States by Muse Entertainment. It was directed by Jerry Ciccoritti, following his work on Lie Exposed and preceding Joy to the World. The screenplay was written by Russell Hainline, and the film was produced by Michael Barbuto and Joel S. Rice. The cast is led by Lacey Chabert, Dustin Milligan, and Katy Mixon, with supporting roles played by Lauren Holly, Chrishell Stause, and Sherry Miller. A total of 21 actors are credited in the production.

Released on November 12, 2024, the film has a runtime of 90 minutes. Audience reception is mixed, as indicated by a 5.3 rating on IMDb from 16,000 votes and a slightly higher 5.9 rating on TMDB based on 310 votes.