Part Of Your World


A young mermaid makes a deal with an evil sea witch to experience life on land, but faces dire consequences to herself and the kingdom under the sea in the film that brings Disney's beloved classic to life.

Article Published on 01.05.2023

Words Harry Faint

In this majestic return to the underwater kingdom of Atlantica, Ariel, the youngest of King Triton’s daughters, longs to leave the ocean and find out what it is to be human. Already fascinated by the world above her, she falls deeply in love with a prince she saves from a shipwreck, but her father has forbidden any mermaid from visiting the surface.

Opportunity arises in the tentacled form of sea witch Ursula, who makes the naïve Ariel an offer she can’t refuse. After trading her beautiful singing voice for the chance to walk among the humans, Ariel discovers the simple spell comes with a catch. Now, she must receive true love’s kiss before time runs out and she’s trapped in the depths forever.

It’s over three decades since Ariel and her friends under the sea splashed onscreen in the animated classic, now in the year we celebrate one-hundred years of Disney, their beloved story comes alive in a visually-stunning live-action reimagining starring Halle Bailey, Jonah Hauer-King, Javier Bardem, Melissa McCarthy, and more.

The film also features the collaborative forces of multi-award-winning songwriters Lin-Manuel Miranda and Alan Menken, who bring four new songs and reworkings of well-loved classics to a film that  keeps the heart and soul of the original and breathes new life into  the cherished tale.

Making A Splah

Ariel

The Little Mermaid herself is played by pop sensation Halle Bailey. Her beauty, boldness, and breathtaking voice make her a pitch-perfect fit.

Prince Eric

Jonah Hauer-King plays the handsome Prince Eric, a human who searches for the mythical creature with the beautiful voice that saves him from certain death.

King Triton

The king of Atlantica is portrayed by Academy Award-winner Javier Bardem, a commanding screen presence you wouldn't dare disobey.

Ursula

Comedy star Melissa McCarthy traders her laugh for a cackle to embody the iconic sea witch.

Sebastian, Flounder & Scuttle

Ariel's famous friends under the sea are brought to life by Disney magic, and the voices of Daveed Diggs, Jacob Tremblay, and Awkwafina.

The Little Mermaid

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