Summary
- Frozone's spinoff potential from The Incredibles is high due to his popularity and Samuel L. Jackson's iconic voice.
- Pixar's upcoming Incredibles 3 presents an opportunity to introduce a Frozone-centric project on Disney's pipeline.
- The success of a Frozone spinoff hinges on retaining Samuel L. Jackson's voice and exploring his backstory in various formats.
It’s every Pixar fan’s dream to turn back time and relive the studio’s glory days, back when they consistently released masterpieces like Toy Story and Finding Nemo. The animation giant is still going strong with a promising upcoming slate. However, with the studio's rich history of beloved characters there’s one potential spinoff idea for a character from The Incredibles that would be sure to ignite fan interest.
This iconic Pixar character may be from a movie that’s twenty years old, but by no means has he been forgotten. So far, there have been two Incredibles movies — the 2004 original, and the 2018 sequel. Both films featured this hilarious superhero in a significant supporting role, and despite his limited screen time, he often stole the scene from the main characters.
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Frozone From The Incredibles Deserves His Own Spinoff
Lucius Best, better known as Frozone, is the perfect example of an effortlessly cool side character who steals the show. Frozone is the ultimate package. From the beginning, audiences have loved his ability to create ice from moisture, his role as Bob Parr’s best man and partner in crime, his hip attitude and energy, and, most importantly, his hilarious antics with his wife, Honey. And whoever at Pixar came up with the idea of casting the inimitable Samuel L. Jackson as his voice actor deserves a raise — the actor was the perfect choice to bring the character to life. So, what’s stopping the studio from giving him a long-overdue spinoff?
In August 2024, Pixar CCO Pete Docter announced Incredibles 3 at the D23 Expo. Despite the love for the first two films, fans haven’t responded well to the studio’s strategy of favoring sequels to milk existing IPs. This includes upcoming films like Toy Story 5 and past efforts such as Lightyear, Toy Story 4, Inside Out 2, Cars 3, and Finding Dory. While there have been decent original outings like Elemental, Turning Red, and Luca, these films haven’t quite achieved universal acclaim or long-lasting impact. The best solution? Give fans what they’ve been clamoring for: a Frozone spinoff.
Pixar Has Two Ways To Bring Frozone Back
The timing is perfect to add this exciting project to Disney's pipeline of upcoming content. With no confirmed release date for Incredibles 3, Pixar has the opportunity to introduce a “more fun, more Frozone” approach. The Incredibles 2 faced production scheduling conflicts with Toy Story 4, which impacted its final output. If Brad Bird can turn things around with the third installment, the franchise could regain its lost relevance and pave the way for Frozone’s standalone venture.
Another approach could also make a Frozone spinoff work — a reversal of the previous strategy. Instead of waiting until after Incredibles 3 to develop a standalone movie, Pixar could start working on a self-contained Disney+ series. This could be done with a fraction of the budget, perhaps using the 2.5D animation style popularized by the Spider-Verse movies. A series like this could focus on Frozone’s solo superhero adventures and his laugh-out-loud chemistry with his wife, while keeping references to the main Incredibles family to a minimum.
There Is No Frozone Without Samuel L. Jackson
No matter what form a potential spinoff takes, one thing is certain: no Samuel L. Jackson, no party. It goes without saying that the 75-year-old Pulp Fiction actor is a non-negotiable for any future Frozone project. His inclusion in The Incredibles voice cast and Frozone’s surge in popularity were no coincidences. Brad Bird knew exactly what he was doing when he cast Jackson, wanting the character to have the coolest voice possible.
The feeling clearly goes both ways, as Samuel L. Jackson has often expressed how much he enjoys lending his voice to the animated superhero family. In fact, Pixar is fortunate to have a legend like him on board, as he has been proactive in encouraging Brad Bird to make sequels for The Incredibles. In a 2018 interview with Entertainment Weekly, the Nick Fury actor even shared his idea for an origin story featuring Frozone and Mr. Incredible:
That would be cool, to know why Lucius is this lovable uncle figure, and how long he and Bob have known each other and what kind of things did they get into? Did they meet because they were superheroes? Did they meet one night by accident? Or did they just meet naturally and come to find out, ‘Oh, you’re a hero, too!’
Just like Jackson’s incredible ideas, Frozone’s story is a gold mine waiting to be tapped. Imagine exploring his flashback where he tries to compete in the Winter Olympics but is rejected due to his super abilities. That would be a blast to watch. Considering how forward and unapologetic Disney and Pixar have been about turning standalone classics into franchises, it’s surprising that a celebrated character like Frozone hasn’t received that treatment yet. However, the recent Incredibles 3 announcement shows that the franchise still matters to them, and it might not be too late for the icy superhero to finally get his due.
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