The Little Mermaid Video Goes Behind-the-Scenes of Live-Action Remake

Disney has released a new The Little Mermaid video featurette that features insights into the creation of the remake from star Halle Bailey, composer Alan Menken, and more.

The video looks at the impact that the original 1989 animated movie had on audiences and how Bailey, Menken, lyricist Lin-Manuel Miranda, director Rob Marshall, and co-stars Awkwafina and Melissa McCarthy aimed to expand upon the animated classic’s world with this remake.

Check out the new The Little Mermaid video below (watch more BTS videos and trailers):

Disney’s animated The Little Mermaid made over $211 million at the box office and became a bestseller on home video, popularizing songs like “Under The Sea” and “Part of Your World.” The upcoming film is based on the short story by Hans Christian Andersen and the 1989 Disney animated film by Ron Clements and John Musker.

“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,” says the synopsis. “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 Little Mermaid is set to premiere on May 26, 2023.