Kristen Bell,Josh Gad,andโค Idina Menzel reportedly received a combined โ$60 million for theirโฃ work onโค the “Frozen” sequels,according to documents revealed in the ongoing Disney legal battle with former CEO Bobโข Chapek. โThe โsubstantial โpayout underscores the immense value Disney places on the voice talent behind its blockbuster animated franchise.
The โfigures, disclosed as part of the lawsuit filedโค by Chapek against Disney, detail the compensation packages for the stars โof “Frozen 2” and the โupcoming “Frozen 3.” Menzel allegedly earned $15 million for “Frozen 2,” while โขBell and Gad each received $8 million.โ For “frozen โข3,” Menzel is slated to receive $20 million, with Bell and Gad each earning $10 million, bringing the total to $60 million.โค This details surfaced amidโ Chapek’s claim that Disney executives undermined his efforts to cut costs and streamline operations, and highlights the significant financial commitmentsโข the company makes to secure key talentโ for its tentpole properties.
The documents show Menzel’s initial “Frozen” contract โฃincludedโข royalty participation, whichโค increased her earnings substantially with the sequel’s success. Gad and Bell’s contracts did not include such โขparticipation. The revelation of these โคfigures provides a rare glimpse โinto the โfinancial arrangementsโ within the highly lucrative world of animated filmโข voice acting, โand demonstratesโข the negotiatingโข power of established stars in majorโ franchises. โข”Frozen 3″ is currently โขin development and is expected to releaseโ sometime in 2027.