Film Theory: How To FREEZE Elsa! (Disney Frozen 2)

Summary by Krater

This video investigates the physics behind Elsa's ice powers in Frozen 2, examining the temperatures of Arendelle, the North Sea, and Ahtohallan to determine whether she should be able to survive freezing conditions.

From the video

Answers: How cold does it have to be to bother Elsa, and what temperature does she freeze at?

• Frozen 2 movie analysis
• Physics of supercooled water
• Hypothermia and cold shock response in humans
• Geographic comparison of Norway and Frozen locations
• Nucleation and ice crystal formation in water

What it concludes

• Elsa's internal body temperature and molecular composition function like supercooled water rather than a human body.
• Elsa is capable of surviving extremely low temperatures and ice-cold water that would cause immediate cold shock and hypothermia in humans.
• The freezing and nucleation process in Elsa's body starts from her extremities, such as her hands and feet, following impact or shock.
• Elsa is effectively colder than the cold ambient environments and weather conditions in Frozen 2, meaning she cools them rather than them cooling her.