In this reimagined live-action adaptation of the beloved tale, Ariel (Halle Bailey), a curious and spirited young mermaid princess, dreams of experiencing life beyond the ocean. Fascinated by the human world, Ariel longs to explore the surface, despite her father King Triton’s (Javier Bardem) strict warnings about the dangers of mankind.
When she rescues the dashing Prince Eric (Jonah Hauer-King) from a shipwreck, Ariel falls deeply in love. Desperate to be with him, she makes a dangerous deal with the cunning sea witch Ursula (Melissa McCarthy), trading her enchanting voice for legs and a chance to live on land.

But all is not as it seems. Ursula has her own wicked agenda, and Ariel must navigate a world she barely understands, racing against time to earn Eric’s love and stop Ursula from seizing control of the seas. With the help of loyal friends — Sebastian the crab, Flounder the fish, and Scuttle the seagull — Ariel discovers that true strength comes from within, and that love and courage can bridge even the deepest oceans.
The Little Mermaid (2025) is a visually stunning, emotionally resonant journey filled with iconic songs, breathtaking underwater worlds, and a bold, empowered retelling of a timeless story about identity, freedom, and following one’s heart.