Once Upon a Snowman

This animated short follows the early life of Olaf the snowman after Elsa creates him in the mountains outside Arendelle. The story explores how the character develops his personality and learns to love summer during the time between his creation and his eventual meeting with Anna and Kristoff in the forest.

Produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios in the United States, the film is a blend of comedy, fantasy, and adventure. It was directed by Dan Abraham and Trent Correy, who later collaborated on Once Upon a Studio in 2023. The cast features Josh Gad as the voice of Olaf and Chris Williams as Oaken, while Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, Jonathan Groff, and Livvy Stubenrauch provide archive voice recordings for the roles of Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, and Young Anna.

Running for seven minutes, the film has received a consistent reception from viewers. It holds a rating of 6.9/10 on IMDb based on 4,100 votes, and a matching rating of 6.9/10 on TMDB from 578 votes.