Another classic 1989 animated feature is getting a modern live-action remake. The 2023 version of The Little Mermaid stars Halle Bailey in the lead role of adventurous mermaid Ariel, who longs to be able to explore the world beyond the sea.
Bailey is joined by an all-star cast who bring this beloved story to life, making it the perfect movie to kickstart the busy summer blockbuster movie season.
Here's what you need to know to watch The Little Mermaid.
How to watch The Little Mermaid in movie theaters
The Little Mermaid is playing exclusively in movie theaters on May 26 in the US and the UK.
To see where The Little Mermaid is playing near you, check your local theater's website for show times and tickets, or you can use Fandango to see all of the places the movie is playing near you.
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Is The Little Mermaid streaming?
The Little Mermaid will enjoy a theatrical run before making a splash on Disney Plus. Generally, new movies will run in theaters for about 45 to 60 days before landing on streaming platforms, depending on how well they perform in theaters. If they're performing well, they may remain in theaters longer.
What else to know about The Little Mermaid
If you've been living under a seashell and don't know what The Little Mermaid is about, here's a great summary from Walt Disney Studios: "The Little Mermaid is the beloved story of Ariel, a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. The youngest of King Triton’s daughters, and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea and while visiting the surface falls for the dashing Prince Eric. While mermaids are forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel must follow her heart. She makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives her a chance to experience life on land, but ultimately places her life — and her father’s crown — in jeopardy."
The movie features Bailey as Ariel, and she's joined by Daveed Diggs, Jacob Tremblay, Awkwafina, Jonah Hauer-King, Art Malik, Noma Dumezweni, Javier Bardem and Melissa McCarthy.
The movie has a Certified Fresh Rotten Tomatoes score of 71%.
Watch the trailer for The Little Mermaid right here:
