Frozen II Wins Big, Scores 27 Weeks at No. 1 on Billboard

Blockbuster animated film, Frozen II, has scored yet another massive record. 

The Frozen II soundtrack “Into The Unknown” continues to sit comfortably at No. 1 on the Billboard Soundtracks Chart, for the 27th consecutive week. The film and its music reigns supreme, establishing the 5th longest run on the chart since its origin in 2001. 

The Billboard Soundtracks Chart tracks music for film, providing a platform for OSTs (Original Sound Tracks) to be recognised and chart in the music world. Among some of the best performers on the chart are familiar names like Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper’s track for A Star Is Born, High School Musical, The Greatest Showman and of course, the first Frozen film’s iconic soundtrack – “Let It Go”.

Frozen II has overtaken the chart record of both the “A Star Is Born” soundtrack and the “High School Musical” soundtrack, which enjoyed a 26 week run on the chart.

The Walt Disney production has a way to go before beating out some of its bigger competitors like its own predecessor, “Frozen”, which stood tall at No. 1 for 44 consecutive weeks. Other higher charting soundtracks include “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” which spent 34 weeks at No.1 , “The Greatest Showman”, which logged in 32 weeks at the top and finally “Moana” which clocked a total of 31 weeks at No. 1. 

Frozen II saw high anticipation running up to its release in November, 2019. The first film did exceedingly well, smashing box office records. The sequel to the film earned 150 crores at the box office, and went on to earn various prestigious nominations. 

Frozen II, starring Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Josh Gad and Jonathan Groff, was nominated for Best Animated Feature Film and Best Original Song in a Motion Picture at the Golden Globe Awards, and for Best Original Song at the Academy Awards. 

By: Ahalya Narayanan