Where and When to Watch ‘The Little Mermaid’ Live-Action Remake (2024)

The latest of Disney's hugely successful line of live-action remakes, Ariel (Halle Bailey) has returned to the screen with The Little Mermaid (2023). The Walt Disney Company once again invites audiences to travel under the sea to see Princess Ariel's story unfold like never before. Featuring direction from veteran musical filmmaker Rob Marshall and other roles inhabited by major Hollywood stars like Melissa McCarthy as Ursula the Sea Witch and Javier Bardem as King Triton, the film has brought joy to fans around the world. To find showtimes and streaming information on Disney's latest big-budget reimagining of an animated classic, here is where you can watch The Little Mermaid.

Editor's Note: This article was updated on September 6, 2023.

The Little Mermaid (2023)

PG

Animation

Fantasy

Musical

The youngest of King Triton's daughters, Ariel is a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. Longing to find out more about the world beyond the sea, Ariel visits the surface and falls for the dashing Prince Eric. Following her heart, she makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to experience life on land.

Release Date

May 26, 2023

Director

Rob Marshall

Cast

Halle Bailey , Jonah Hauer-King , Melissa McCarthy , Javier Bardem

Runtime

135 minutes

Main Genre

Animation

Writers

Hans Christian Andersen , Richard Curtis

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'The Little Mermaid' Fans, Here's Where You Can Stream the New Disney+ Plus Movie Online

Is 'The Little Mermaid' Available on Disney+?

Yes, as of today, September 6, The Little Mermaid is now available to stream on Disney+. You can click the link below to go directly to the film's landing page on the streaming service.

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Disney+ currently has two solo subscription options for those who don't yet have access to the prolific streaming platform. The first solo option is the Basic plan, which offers the entire Disney+ library with limited ads for $7.99 USD per month. The second solo option is the Premium plan, which removes ads from the service entirely and allows for select titles to be downloaded for offline viewing, all for $10.99 USD per month.

There are also three Disney Bundle options that package Hulu and/or ESPN+ for an all-in-one collection. The first is Duo Basic, which includes the Base options for both Disney+ and Hulu with ads for $9.99 USD per month. Then there is Trio Basic, which is the same as Duo Basic but with ESPN+ included, costing $12.99 USD per month. Finally, the best bang for your buck is Trio Premium, which removes ads from Disney+ and Hulu (but not ESPN+) and allows the downloading of select titles for offline usage for $19.99 USD per month.

If any of these options sound enticing to you, click here to sign up for Disney+.

Is 'The Little Mermaid' Available on VOD?

Yes, The Little Mermaid is now available to purchase on-demand. You can use the links below to find the film on the streaming platform of your choice.

• Amazon Prime Video
• Apple TV
• Google Play
• Vudu
• YouTube

When Did 'The Little Mermaid' Release in Theaters?

Just like the original film in 1989, The Little Mermaid was released exclusively in theaters on May 26. This was good news for Disney fans, as not every live-action remake has gotten a theatrical release. Disney recently released another live-action remake with , but this return to Neverland didn't get to fly into theaters and arrived via straight-to-streaming on Disney+.

A sing-along edition of the film was released in theaters on August 25, as part of World Cinema Day.

The film is no longer playing in theaters.

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When Will 'The Little Mermaid' be on DVD and Blu-ray?

The Little Mermaid will be available on DVD and Blu-ray on September 19. The physical release will come with plenty of bonus features as well, which are listed below:

Sing Along Version – Sing along with your favorite songs while watching the movie with on-screen lyrics.

Hotter Under The Water – Discover how director Rob Marshall and his team brought the story of The Little Mermaid to life with this documentary in five chapters:

• A Tale Of The Bottomless Blue - Join Rob Marshall on the set of one of the most ambitious and challenging films he's ever directed.
• I Know Something’s Starting Right Now - Join cast members Halle Bailey, Melissa McCarthy, Jonah Hauer-King and more and learn how they were cast in the film and what it was like to bring director Rob Marshall's vision to life.
• Down Where It’s Wetter - Dip your toes into the virtual ocean and learn about how the breathtaking underwater world was created with visual effects, imagination and a lot of talented artists.
• Explore That Shore Up Above - From Prince Eric’s castle to the beach, explore the above-the-sea locations and the elaborate production design behind them.
• Do What The Music Say - Discover how legendary composer Alan Menken teamed up with Lin- Manuel Miranda to write new songs to accompany the original classics.

Song Breakdowns:

• Wild Unchartered Waters - Prince Eric, played by Jonah Hauer-King, gets his own song, written by Alan Menken and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Go behind the song, from the writing to the recording, to the filming on a practical ship.
• Under the Sea - Get a first-hand look at how professional dancers helped bring director Rob Marshall's vision to life as they stood in for the various animated sea creatures that sing and dance in this showstopping number.
• Kiss The Girl - Float along and get a frog's-eye view of the beautiful set built to film the live-action version of this classic song.
• Poor Unfortunate Souls - Join Melissa McCarthy (Ursula) as she takes us on the journey of making her character's signature song.

Featurettes:

• The Scuttlebutt On Sidekicks – Dive in and meet Sebastian, Flounder and Scuttle, who not only have their own song, "The Scuttlebutt," but also fresh looks as they work hard to make sure Ariel and Eric kiss before Ursula's deadline..
• Passing The Dinglehopper – Ariel met Ariel when Halle Bailey worked with Jodi Benson — the voice of Ariel in the original animated movie — who appears in a clever cameo in the live-action film.
• Bloopers - Laugh along with the cast as they have the time of their lives making The Little Mermaid.

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Watch the Trailer for 'The Little Mermaid'

The main trailer for The Little Mermaid comes jam-packed with all the iconic visuals you'd expect to see from an adaptation of the beloved story. Ariel saves Prince Eric (Jonah Hauer-King), lamenting about being part of the human world, and making a reluctant deal with Ursula the Sea Witch. All of these are front and center to get eager fans prepped and ready to experience this magical story all over again.

More Live-Action Disney Remakes Like 'The Little Mermaid'

The Little Mermaid is not the first live-action Disney remake and will certainly not be the last. To watch more modern interpretations of these classic films, here are some options that are ready to watch on Disney+:

Peter Pan & Wendy (2023) - Just months before The Little Mermaid swims into theaters, we got another story that features mermaids with Peter Pan & Wendy. David Lowery delivers a gorgeous take on the classic Neverland tale, fleshing out many of these characters with engaging backstories and personality that helps differentiate it from the classic it's based on.

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The Lion King (2019) - Though there's heated debate on the internet about whether this is a live-action remake or a CG-animated remake, The Lion King is still remembered for bringing Pride Rock to life like never before. Jon Favreau showcases the Shakespearian story of a young lion cub destined to be a king, despite a heartbreaking tragedy initially stopping the young hero from wanting to inherit that responsibility.

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The Jungle Book (2016) - Speaking of Jon Favreau, The Lion King likely would not have happened if it weren't for the filmmakers stellar reworking of The Jungle Book. Complete with incredible special effects and bold yet wise changes to the original source material, The Jungle Book reigns supreme as one of the best Disney remakes ever made.

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