Although Frozen 3 is in the works, the upcoming sequel will continue without its original franchise director. Frozen follows the evolving sibling relationship between Anna and Elsa, with whom the latter can manifest ice and snow powers. The franchise has become one of Disney's most-acclaimed and profitable series, delivering over $1 billion at the box office each. Furthermore, Frozen 2 remains the highest-grossing animated movie of all time, earning roughly $1.45 billion. This past February, Disney announced that Frozen 3 was in development, although plot details remain secretive.

Now, The Wrap reports that the original Frozen and its sequel director Jennifer Lee will not direct Frozen 3. At the Annecy Animation Festival, Lee revealed that she will not return for the upcoming Frozen sequel, meaning that Disney will likely have to search for a new director. However, she will still be involved with the creative progress as an advisor or mentor role. Read what she...