Release Date for Live-Action ‘The Little Mermaid’
Disney’s release date for the live-action The Little Mermaid is May 26, 2023. Disney made the announcement on Friday, September 10, 2021.
The Original, Animated Classic
The original, animated Disney classic of The Little Mermaid came out in 1989, and it was based on the 1837 Danish fairytale by Hans Christian Anderson. Ron Clements and John Musker wrote and directed the original film, loved by so many people.
Also, Alan Menken wrote the music and Howard Ashman wrote the lyrics of Disney’s animated classic. Jodi Bensen, Christopher Daniel Barnes, Pat Carroll, Samuel E. Wright, Kenneth Mars, and Buddy Hackett starred as the voice cast.
The animated version of Disney’s The Little Mermaid made $233 million globally during its cinematic run. In addition, it won two Academy Awards for Best Original Score and Best Original Song for “Under the Sea.” Therefore, this live-action remake is long-awaited by many fans, so this release date is very exciting!
The Live-Action Remake
Of course, Halle Bailey plays Ariel alongside many other talented actors and actresses. Additionally, Javier Bardem plays King Triton, Melissa McCarthy is Ursula, Daveed Diggs is Sebastian, Awkwafina portrays Scuttle, Jacob Tremblay plays Founder, and Jonah Hauer King is Prince Eric.
Disney cast Halle Bailey as Ariel in 2019; however, the film shut down production due to the pandemic. Finally, the cast and crew resumed filming in London once restrictions lifted.
Rob Marshall directed the live-action The Little Mermaid, and Jane Goldman wrote the script. Indeed, the calendar marks the release date!
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