The latest in Disney’s wildly successful live-action remake, Ariel (Halle Bailey) is set to return to theaters for the first time in nearly thirty-five years together Little Mermaid (2023). The Walt Disney Company is once again taking audiences on a journey under the sea to see Princess Ariel’s story unfold like never before. Featuring direction from veteran musical filmmakers Rob Marshall and other roles occupied by big Hollywood stars like Melissa McCarthy as Ursula the Sea Witch and Javier Bardem as King Triton, this film is sure to be a bona fide hit at the box office.
Although the upcoming and highly anticipated film will face stiff competition against two stand-up comedians on its release weekend, Little Mermaid destined to show that life is better in wetter places under the sea this summer’s movie season. To find showtimes and streaming information on Disney’s latest reimagining of the big-budget animated classic, here’s where to watch Little Mermaid.
The Little Mermaid (1989)
- Release date
- 26-05-2023
- Director
- Rob Marshall
- cast
- Awkwafina, Melissa McCarthy, Jacob Tremblay, Javier Bardem, Jonah Hauer-King, Daveed Diggs, Halle Bailey
- Rating
- PG
- Main Genres
- Fantasy
- genres
- Fantasy, Adventure
- Writer
- Hans Christian Andersen, Ron Clements, Jane Goldman, David Magee, John Musker
When is The Little Mermaid Release Date?
Ariel’s quest to transform from a mermaid into a human begins again when… Little Mermaid premieres this Memorial Day Weekend on Friday, May 26, 2023. The film will battle not one, but two stand-up comedians and their films that weekend, with Sebastian Maniskalco‘S About my father And Bert Kreischer‘S Machine premiered on the same day. Which says, Little Mermaid will almost certainly be the choice for a younger audience and families.
Is The Little Mermaid Released in Cinemas?
Just like the original film in 1989, Little Mermaid will be released exclusively in theaters on May 26. This is good news for Disney fans, as not all live-action remakes get a theatrical release. Disney recently released another live-action remake to critical acclaim Peterpan & Wendybut this return to Neverland didn’t hit theaters and arrived via livestream on Disney+.
Find Showtimes for The Little Mermaid
To see if Little Mermaid playing at a theater near you, check out the following link to find out and buy your tickets in advance:
When Will The Little Mermaid Be Streaming?
It should come as no surprise Little Mermaid it will no doubt be coming to Disney+ at a later date, as the massively streaming service has become a one-stop shop for all kinds of Disney-related content. However, the question remains about When the anticipated reimagining of Little Mermaid coming to Disney+. Well, usually for Disney theatrical releases, like their new animated features What a strange world and recent entries in the Marvel Cinematic Universe such as Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, they usually arrive on Disney+ approximately ninety days after the theatrical release begins. That means we can assume so Little Mermaid will be available to stream on Disney+ sometime in late August 2023 or early September 2023.
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When Will The Little Mermaid Be on DVD and Blu-ray?
Late Summer and early Fall are also possible release dates Little Mermaid for Blu-Ray and DVD, though no specific date or timeline has been given at this time. For VOD releases, the film will likely be available for purchase digitally weeks before the inevitable streaming release for $20 USD.
Watch The Little Mermaid Trailer
The main trailer for Little Mermaid packed with all the iconic visuals you’d expect from an adaptation of a beloved story. Ariel saves Prince Eric (Jonah Hauer-King), regrets being part of the human world, and makes a reluctant deal with Ursula the Sea Witch. All of this front and center to get fans excited and ready to experience this magical story all over again.
More Live-Action Disney Remakes Like The Little Mermaid
Little Mermaid isn’t the first live-action Disney remake and it certainly won’t be the last. For a more modern interpretation of classic films, here are some ready-to-watch options on Disney+:
Peterpan & Wendy (2023) – Just months before Little Mermaid swam to the cinema, we got another story featuring mermaids Peterpan & Wendy. David Lowers delivers the beautiful classic story of Neverland, fleshing out many of these characters with compelling backstories and personalities that help set them apart from the classic tales they’re based on.
Watch it on Disney+
Lion King (2019) – Although there is a heated debate on the internet about whether this is a live-action remake or a CG-animated remake, Lion King still remembered for bringing Pride Rock to life like never before. Jon Favreau features a Shakespearean tale of a young lion cub destined to become king, though heartbreaking tragedy initially stops the young hero from inheriting that responsibility.
Watch it on Disney+
Forest Book (2016) – Talking about Jon Favreau, Lion King most likely would not have happened were it not for the filmmaker’s star reworking Forest Book. Complement it with amazing special effects and bold but wise changes to the original source material, Forest Book reigns as one of the best Disney remakes ever made.
Watch it on Disney+