Washington, Jan. 27 -- Fans of the 'Frozen' franchise will have to wait a little longer for the highly anticipated third instalment, with 'Frozen 3' scheduled for release in 2027.

Josh Gad, who voices the lovable snowman, Olaf, addressed the delay during a recent appearance on a podcast, explaining that the film's team is committed to delivering something truly special for audiences.

The 43-year-old actor revealed that while he is excited about the upcoming movie, he is unable to share many details, as he is sworn to secrecy.

"Anything that I have seen or know I will have been sworn to secrecy on," Gad said, adding that the extended wait is due to the film's creators' dedication to the story, as per People magazine.

"There's a reason ...