That 'Frozen' short everyone hated is now coming to TV

At least I can walk out of the room this time.
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Knock, knock, it's Olaf, and you can't get rid of him! Disney announced Friday that the Frozen short banished from theaters showing Coco will now air on television as planned. If you're curious, here's your chance to see it – and if you're still reeling from the pre-Coco ambush, soldier on.

After audiences responded to "Olaf's Frozen Adventure" with unmitigated hate – due perhaps to its exorbitant 22-minute run time or its several full-length songs – Disney removed the short from Coco showings starting Dec. 8.

"Olaf's Frozen Adventure" will premiere on ABC, where it was originally scheduled to air before Disney tried to get some free publicity with the Coco pairing. The short will start at 8 p.m. on Dec. 14 as part of the network's 25 Days of Christmas. Coco is now in theaters.

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Proma Khosla is a Senior Entertainment Reporter writing about all things TV, from ranking Bridgerton crushes to composer interviews and leading Mashable's stateside coverage of Bollywood and South Asian representation. You might also catch her hosting video explainers or on Mashable's TikTok and Reels, or tweeting silly thoughts from @promawhatup.

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