Anna's coronation as the Queen of Arendelle was a touching conclusion to the songs cut from Frozen 2. The 3-minute tune, in which Anna sings about the features of Arendelle and the things that make it special to her, is a heartwarming tribute to the concept of home, a place where you're always welcome. The folksy song makes Arendelle itself more important, raising the stakes when Anna is faced with a choice about the fate of the kingdom. It also ties Anna more closely to Arendelle and its people, making her coronation more meaningful.
As in special powers like Elsa, Anna's love and loyalty to her sister drives her to follow Elsa to the Enchanted Forest, taking part in the adventure. Elsa eventually discovers that King Runeard of Arendelle betrayed the people of Northuldra, but becomes trapped in the process, leaving Anna as the only person who can act on the information. After receiving a message from Elsa, Anna decides the only way to restore peace between the two kingdoms is to destroy the dam sapping Northuldran resources, putting Arendelle itself at risk. Even though it would mean the destruction of her home on the fjord, Anna is determined to do the right thing by her people and awakes the giant Earth spirits to tear down the dam. With the help of Elsa, Anna is able to both free the Enchanted Forest and preserve the castle.
Anna's willingness to put the people of Arendelle first is honored when she is later crowned Queen of Arendelle. Elsa's decision to step down as the heir gives both sisters a chance to step into their ideal roles — Elsa as the magical emissary to Northuldra and Anna as the leader of the people she cherishes. The song "Home," which likely would have appeared early in Frozen 2, sets up the events of the movie, reinforcing its final message. Much of the story in Frozen 2 is about Anna's difficult decision to do what's best for her people, even if it means losing the streets she's walked in since she was a child. "Home" lays a foundation for Anna's actions, showing her deep love of Arendelle and giving her coronation more of an emotional payoff for the audience.
"Home" is a charming introduction to daily life in Arendelle, similar to the opening number of Elsa and the rest of her family.
By including the song in Frozen 2, filmmakers would have given more weight to Anna's coronation, making it more than just a nice gesture or a small piece of Anna's "happily ever after." The inclusion of "Home" would have made Anna's coronation the conclusion to her search for purpose. The song also foreshadows Anna's reaction to the loss of Elsa and the kingdom as she sings, "I know how fragile things can be. If I lost them, I'd lose me." With that line, Anna's position as the Queen of Arendelle becomes an important regaining of self. Arendelle was saved because of Anna's stubborn willingness to carry on despite her grief over Elsa and expectation that she would lose her home. The song makes Anna's coronation a celebration of her victory over uncertainty and sorrow. The melody leaves audiences thinking about how it's the people, not the place, that truly makes up a home.
