The Little Mermaid
“Be a part of her world.”
Synopsis
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. With mermaids forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel 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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-03-13
Top Cast
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Halle Bailey
Ariel
Jonah Hauer-King
Eric
Melissa McCarthy
Ursula
Javier Bardem
King Triton
Noma Dumezweni
The Queen
Art Malik
Sir Grimsby
Daveed Diggs
Sebastian (voice)
Jacob Tremblay
Flounder (voice)
Awkwafina
Scuttle (voice)
Jessica Alexander
Vanessa
Martina Laird
Lashana
Emily Coates
Rosa
Christopher Fairbank
Hawkins
John Dagleish
Mulligan
Matt Carver
Cabin Boy
Jude Akuwudike
Joshua
Lorena Andrea
Perla
Simone Ashley
Indira
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney, New South Wales
Festival / Special Debut
August 25, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 25, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
September 19, 2023
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$297M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$569.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.92x
+$272.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rob Marshall
- Screenplay & Story
- David Magee
- Original Score
- Alan Menken
- Original Title
- The Little Mermaid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Production Budget
- $297M
- Worldwide Gross
- $569.6M
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Pictures, Lucamar Productions, Marc Platt Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rob Marshall
David Magee, Ron Clements, Hans Christian Andersen, John Musker, Howard Ashman, Lin-Manuel Miranda
Alan Menken
Dion Beebe
Wyatt Smith
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Marc Platt, Rob Marshall, Jeffrey Silver, John DeLuca
Department Leadership Roster
Wyatt Smith
Editor
Adam Kirley
Stunt Coordinator
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Producer
Marc Platt
Producer
Rob Marshall
Producer
Colleen Atwood
Costume Design
John DeLuca
Producer
John Myhre
Production Design
Tim Burke
Visual Effects Supervisor
Rob Marshall
Director
Dion Beebe
Director of Photography
Alan Menken
Original Music Composer
David Magee
Screenplay
Robert Allman
Visual Effects Supervisor
Pier Lefebvre
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Little Mermaid
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Little Mermaid about?
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. With mermaids forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel 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.
Who directed The Little Mermaid?
The Little Mermaid was directed by Rob Marshall.
Who stars in The Little Mermaid?
The principal cast of The Little Mermaid includes Halle Bailey, Jonah Hauer-King, Melissa McCarthy, Javier Bardem, Noma Dumezweni.
When was The Little Mermaid released and how long is it?
The Little Mermaid was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 2h 15m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Little Mermaid?
The Little Mermaid had a reported production budget of $297M and grossed $569.6M at the worldwide box office (1.92 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Little Mermaid?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Little Mermaid was composed by Alan Menken.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Little Mermaid?
The Little Mermaid holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).