Frozen 2, released in 2019, is the highly anticipated sequel to Disney’s 2013 animated film Frozen. The original movie followed the journey of sisters Anna and Elsa as they overcame struggles with Elsa’s magical ice powers. Frozen 2 picks up 3 years after the events of the first film and continues the story of Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Olaf, and Sven. One of the biggest questions fans had leading up to the release of Frozen 2 was whether Anna and Kristoff would have a baby together.
The answer
No, Anna and Kristoff do not have a baby in Frozen 2. The couple is still dating and committed to each other, but they have not taken the step to get married or start a family yet.
Anna and Kristoff’s relationship in Frozen 2
Anna and Kristoff officially became a couple at the end of the first Frozen movie. Frozen 2 picks up with their relationship still going strong. They clearly care deeply about each other and Anna even asks Kristoff early in the movie if he wants to get married. However, Kristoff gets flustered and doesn’t directly answer the question. This causes some temporary tension between them, but they reconcile by the end of the film.
Throughout Frozen 2, there are a few hints that Anna and Kristoff’s relationship is progressing to the next level:
- Kristoff plans to propose to Anna but keeps getting interrupted or too nervous to ask her.
- The trolls want Kristoff and Anna to get married and keep pressuring Kristoff about proposing.
- Anna professes her love for Kristoff and says she doesn’t need a proposal right now, she just needs him by her side.
So while they clearly see marriage in their future, Anna and Kristoff do not officially get engaged in Frozen 2. Since they are not married, it also means they do not have any children together in this movie.
Why Anna and Kristoff don’t have a baby in Frozen 2
There are a few key reasons why the filmmakers likely decided Anna and Kristoff would not have a child in Frozen 2:
- Their relationship is still developing – Getting married and having kids would be a huge leap forward considering Anna and Kristoff only just started dating in the first movie.
- It doesn’t fit Anna’s character arc – The main focus of Anna’s story in Frozen 2 is finding her own identity and learning about her past and powers. Having a baby doesn’t align with that personal journey of self-discovery.
- Sequels rarely include major life events – Big changes like pregnancies, marriages, etc. are more likely to occur later in a franchise rather than directly in the first sequel. Keeps options open.
- Would distract from Elsa’s story – Frozen 2 puts a lot of emphasis on Elsa’s struggles and destiny. Introducing a major new character/baby would take the focus away from that main plotline.
The filmmakers likely wanted to keep the story simple and centered on the two sisters. Giving Anna and Kristoff a baby may have felt like too drastic a shift for the characters and distracted from the central themes of the sequel.
Do Anna and Kristoff have children later?
Since a 3rd Frozen movie has not been announced, it is unclear if Anna and Kristoff ever do end up getting married and having children in the future after the events of Frozen 2.
However, Jennifer Lee, one of the directors and writers of Frozen 2, did give some insight into Anna and Kristoff’s future family plans in an interview. Here is what she said when asked if the couple will have kids:
“I love it when families come in and they know Anna and Kristoff really well, and they’re like, ‘They’re gonna have children, aren’t they?’ And I say, ‘Well, you know, it would be nice to think that, they’d make great parents.’ So I think, ‘Yes, one day.’”
So while it doesn’t happen in Frozen 2, it sounds like the filmmakers imagine Anna and Kristoff likely ended up having children further down the road after the movies.
Other hints that Anna and Kristoff will have kids
In addition to Jennifer Lee’s comments, there are a few other small hints that suggest Anna and Kristoff are likely to have kids in their future:
- In Frozen Fever (short film), Kristoff helps take care of a sick Anna, showing he has some paternal instincts.
- In Olaf’s Frozen Adventure, the couple celebrates their first Christmas together, taking their relationship to a more serious level.
- The ending of Frozen 2 shows Anna as Queen of Arendelle, a role which typically involves producing heirs to continue the royal bloodline.
So while Frozen 2 does not directly show Anna having a baby, the franchise has dropped some clues that she and Kristoff may eventually start a family together off-screen after the sequel’s events.
Would a baby have been a good idea for Frozen 2?
There are reasonable arguments on both sides of this debate. Here are some common perspectives on whether giving Anna and Kristoff a baby in Frozen 2 would have been a good creative choice or not:
Reasons a baby could have worked:
- Would show progression of Anna and Kristoff’s romance
- A baby could inherit magical ice powers from Elsa adding an interesting new dynamic
- Fun new storylines and songs around Anna as a mother
- Kristoff adjusting to fatherhood could provide humor/character growth
Reasons avoiding a baby was best for Frozen 2:
- Hard to develop meaningful storyline for a baby in an already full plot
- Could feel repetitive since there was already a surprise baby reveal with Kristoff being adopted in first movie
- Takes focus away from Anna and Elsa’s characters and sisterly bond
- May have required major design changes to accommodate a baby
Ultimately, not including a pregnancy or baby allowed the filmmakers to keep the story focused on the main characters and their personal journeys. It was likely the right choice for Frozen 2, even if a baby could have brought some creative opportunities down the road.
Fan theories about Anna and Kristoff’s baby
Since Anna and Kristoff don’t canonically have a child in Frozen 2, any theories about them having a baby together are purely hypothetical and imagined by fans:
- Name theories – Fans have speculated potential baby names like Kirsten, Christabelle, Krisanna, Annalise, Svenja, etc.
- Powers theories – Some fans think their baby could inherit Elsa’s ice powers or Anna’s newfound ability to hear the Northuldra spirits.
- Looks theories – People have imagined the baby having Anna’s red hair, Kristoff’s blond hair, or a combination. Eye color is also debated.
- Personality theories – Common guesses are the child would be energetic and feisty like Anna or shy and awkward initially like Kristoff.
It’s all creative fun for fans as they explore ideas about Anna and Kristoff’s hypothetical future family. Since it currently only exists in theory, there are endless possibilities!
Conclusion
In the end, while Anna and Kristoff clearly share a strong, committed relationship in Frozen 2, they do not officially get married or have a child together over the course of the sequel film. The movie ends with their romance stable but still progressing naturally. However, many signs point to Anna and Kristoff likely starting a family down the road. For now, any babies remain strictly in the imaginations of hopeful Frozen fans!