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Disney live-action remakes have had a difficult reputation thus far. Audiences have been mostly negative towards many of these films as they usually don't offer any new or innovative storytelling outside the visual technology they're able to arguably improve upon, although many say these movies don't look much better than the originals in the first place.

However, quite a few of these live-action remakes do provide new and exciting experiences for their audiences. With both Snow White and Lilo & Stitch getting the live-action treatment this year, audiences are looking back at the best live-action films Disney has to offer, according to Rotten Tomatoes.

Audiences Forgot About Lady and the Tramp Lady and the Tramp (2019)

Of all the Disney stories to be turned into live-action, Lady and the Tramp was probably one that many fans didn't really think they'd ever see. Not only is it a film largely focusing on the lives of dogs,...

Throughout the years, Disney has released some of the most popular and beloved movies. These movies have iconic characters and scenes that many fans still remember fondly even years after the movie's release. In other cases, some Disney movies are remembered for their iconic opening scenes. And such is the case of many classic old Disney movies that still have some of the best openings in a Disney movie.

Movies like The Lion King or Mulan have incredible opening scenes that many fans still remember fondly. Whether it's because of an opening song or a unique title sequence, or because the opening puts viewers right in the middle of the action, a few old Disney movies knew how to captivate audiences from the start. And while there are many recent movies that also have gripping opening scenes, old Disney movies still have some of the best and most iconic beginnings.

The following contains spoilers for The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep, now streaming on Netflix.

It's safe to say that after Netflix picked up The Witcher and produced a live action adaptation starring Henry Cavill, the franchise's fan count increased exponentially. Many were already into the games, comics, and, of course, the writings of Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski, but Netflix expanded the reach even more.

The streaming service recently released a spin-off anime film that follows Geralt of Rivia, as he takes on a side quest during the events of The Witcher Season 1. The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep opens with Geralt and his aide, Jaskier, heading to the small principality of Bremervoord. The anime film ultimately leads to a blood feud between the humans and merpeople. It remixes The Little Mermaid, both in a good way and in a bad way. Unfortunately, the negative outweighs the positive by the time the credits roll.

With a vast range of Disney movies, it can be hard to know which one to go with, especially when looking for a film that is suitable for a young audience. While the studio is known to create movies for the whole family, some wouldn't appeal to children, nor would they be appropriate. However, there's a whole host of films that meet the G certificate rating.

There is a Disney film for every movie fan's taste. Some involve talking animated animals, and others depict a teenager's journey to becoming a princess. Whether with songs or without, the below selection of G-rated movies provides a varied choice for younger viewers.

Updated by Alexandra Locke on December 24, 2024: Disney is known for making movies that are fun for the whole family - including even the youngest members. Disney has a wide selection of Rated G films, but these are among the best.

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Jim Carrey is one of the most memorable comedians on the planet, not only because of his infectious sense of humor but because of his unique physical characteristics. As both a movie star and a stand-up comedian, Carrey has managed to charm audiences and critics for nearly 50 years. Thus, it seems like any project that the actor is affiliated with is deemed to be a massive hit.

From The Mask to the most recent Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, Carrey has shown off his skills as a diverse character. As such, it comes as no surprise that Disney was keen to get him on board for a number of lucrative projects. Yet, the actor was forced to turn down two...

When it comes to the best Disney movies, The Little Mermaid remains a fan favorite to this day. Kicking off Disneys unofficial Renaissance era in 1989, the release of the classic marked a new age for the studio of critically and commercially successful animated films. Very loosely inspired by Hans Christian Andersens original fairytale, the story follows Ariel (Jodi Benson), a mermaid who is in love with Prince Eric (Christopher Daniel Barnes) and longs to experience life on land.

The age gaps between Disney princesses and their love interests can vary greatly, but one Disney romance has a much larger age gap than any of the others, by over 1000 years. Disney has recently been moving away from the traditional fairytale romance storylines that many Disney Princess movies revolve around. Many modern and unofficial Disney princesses do not even have a love interest, with Elsa's and Moana's stories focusing on sisterhood and self-discovery. Though traditional Disney love stories are still popular, the age gaps can sometimes be large, which has been getting both attention and criticism.

Snow White, the first Disney Princess, had a traditional romance storyline, but Disney princesses have changed greatly since then. This is partly due to greater attention being paid to the messages that the Disney Princess brand promotes. Modern Disney princess storylines are less likely to revolve around finding romance, with the relationships...

In order to clear the Valley of all Night Mite infestations in Disney Dreamlight Valley, you will need to take on the challenge of finding all of them. You will need to do a fair amount of legwork just to start the quest, in addition to the challenge itself. However, you will also get a fair amount of rewards, making all that effort well worth it in the end.

First, you will have to have unlocked Timon and Pumbaa in Disney Dreamlight Valley, before also leveling them up to Friendship Level 10. You will also have to have finished The Remembered main story quest so that you can access the Dark Castle. There are also a number of Villagers that you will need to have in the Valley, such as Prince Eric, Wall-e, Daisy Duck, Mike Wazowski, Sulley, and Jack Skellington.

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Last night, the remaining DWTS Season 33 contestants presented Disney Night, something fans look forward to every year. Jenn Tran and Sasha Farber performed the Rumba to “Kiss the Girl” from The Little Mermaid, adding fuel to the rumors about them.

But when the routine concluded, they didn’t kiss. Instead, Sasha planted a quick kiss on Jenn’s forehead. Many viewers felt disappointed, including judge Derek Hough who said he “shipped” them together.

So why did they opt for a forehead kiss instead?

Jenn Tran & Sasha Farber Wanted To Stay Authentic To The Film

So far, Jenn and Sasha have been dancing around rumors about their relationship. But they insist they actually had a good reason for not kissing onstage.

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“We wanted to do the scene justice and do it the way the movie was,” Jenn shared with Us Weekly after Disney Night wrapped up.

Disney is set to reimagine yet another classic character with a live-action twist, this time bringing Prince Charming into the spotlight. With Paul King, the visionary behind “Paddington” and “Wonka,” in the director’s seat, fans can expect a fresh and whimsical take on one of Disney’s most famous fairy-tale heroes.

Paul King will also be co-writing the script along with Simon Farnaby and Jon Croker, making it a creative collaboration between familiar names. The film aims to reintroduce Prince Charming—typically a supporting figure overshadowed by the princess—to center stage, giving audiences a deeper insight into his story. The details on plot specifics are still largely under wraps, but it’s anticipated that Disney will try to add more complexity and depth to the character’s well-worn archetype.

The decision to cast Paul King suggests Disney wants to lean into a blend of humor, heart, and family-friendly charm.

A Prince Charming movie is in development at Disney with a director and screenwriters attached. Prince Charming is an archetypical character who is present in many fairy tales, but in terms of Disney princess movies he is most often linked to 1950's Cinderella. While their original animated feature Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs featured an unnamed prince who had similar characteristics, Cinderella was the first canonical Disney princess title to use the name Prince Charming, with subsequent princes usually receiving first names including Prince Eric in The Little Mermaid and Prince Phillip in Sleeping Beauty.

Per Deadline, Paddington and Wonka director Paul King is now attached to a Prince Charming movie that is in the works at Disney. This project is said to not tie into Cinderella. Plot details are currently unknown about the script, which will be penned by King, Jon Croker, and King's frequent collaborator Simon Farnaby.

Much like a lot of franchises these days, the new slasher legacy sequel in the I Know What You Did Last Summer franchise will rely on the original films success in order to make a suitably terrifying return to the big screens. With this in mind, it has now been confirmed that Freddie Prinze Jr. will return to the horror world of I Know What You Did Last Summer in the upcoming follow-up. The star played Ray Bronson in the 1997 film, the blue-collar fisherman boyfriend of Jennifer Love Hewitts Julie James, with both actors previously reprising their roles in the 1998 sequel I Still Know What You Did Last Summer. According to Deadline, Prinze Jr. will return again almost three decades later, starring as Ray Bronson in Sonys upcoming I Know What You Did Last Summer legacy movie.

The horror franchise began with the 1997 film, a slasher hit that quickly became a cult classic.

Jonah Hauer-King has been cast in 'The Eden Express'.The 29-year-old actor will play a troubled man attempting to find a new world in the picture that is being written and directed by Daniel Cockburn.Jonah stars in the lead role of Mark Vonnegut, the son of the sci-fi author Kurt Vonnegut, as he – alongside his girlfriend Virge and a group of friends – begins a quest to escape 1970s America for a better way of life in a British Columbia commune.The group hope to find a new "Eden" on Earth but as their utopia comes into focus, Mark begins to hear voices and see visions that give him instructions – marking the start of his journey with bipolar disorder.'The Eden Express' is based on Mark's memoir of the same name and additional casting is underway on the project.Hauer-King previously starred in the live-action remake of Disney's 'The Little...

Jonah Hauer-King, who recently captured Ariel’s heart in the live-action reimagining of “The Little Mermaid,” will play a troubled member of a literary family in “The Eden Express.” The film is produced by Scythia Films in collaboration with Good Question Media, and is written and will be directed by Daniel Cockburn.

Hauer-King takes the lead role of Mark Vonnegut, the son of science-fiction author Kurt Vonnegut. The film follows his 1970 quest, alongside his girlfriend Virge and a group of friends. to escape Nixon’s America to find a better way of life on a British Columbia commune. It’s a place they hope will be an “Eden” on Earth. However, as this new utopia comes into focus, Mark starts to hear voices and see visions that give him ominous instructions, marking the start of his journey with bipolar disorder. “The Eden Express” is based on Mark Vonnegut’s memoir of the same name.

Lilo & Stitch star Billy Magnussen shares his hopes for how the live-action remake will be received. Magnussen is playing the alien Agent Pleakley, who is forced to hunt down Experiment 626, also known as Stitch, alongside Stitch's creator, Dr. Jumba Jookiba. Lilo & Stitch's live-action cast features comedic actor Zach Galifianakis in the role of Jumba, while Maia Kealoha and Sydney Agudong have been cast as sisters Lilo and Nani Pelekai.

In an interview with Collider, Magnussen emphasized how the live-action Lilo & Stitch should be viewed as a different story than the 2002 animated film. Despite certain changes, he asserted that the remake would still be grounded in the same themes as the original, including the importance of family and belonging. He expressed his hopes that viewers will be open-minded in the spirit of the film. Check out Magnussen's comments below:

I hope they embrace it as its own story. When they make these live-action films,...

In 1989, The Little Mermaid debuted in theaters, ushering in a bold new era for Disney's animation studio. The film, a loose adaptation of the Hans Christien Anderson fairy tale of the same name, was the first in a string of hits for the House of Mouse, bolstering their animated output and reintroducing the Disney musical. While the movie remains a beloved classic for more than one generation, its legacy is complicated and, often, depends on one's point of view. The Little Mermaid's most important legacy is less about the film itself, and more about which films followed it in the era that would come to be known as the Disney Renaissance.

The story of Ariel, Sebastian the Crab and Ursula the Sea Sorcerer was followed by a string of iconic hit films like The Lion King, Aladdin and others. One reason the film became so ingrained in the culture of...

At the Into the Whoniverse panel in Hall H at San Diego Comic Con, eager Doctor Who fans learned some of what can be expected for both the 2024 Christmas Special as well as the upcoming second season of Doctor Who. One person joining the cast is Jonah Hauer-King, who may most notably be recognized as Prince Eric from the recent live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid opposite Halle Bailey. His addition to the show has long been speculated after behind the scene pictures surfaced of what appeared to be scenes of Ruby and Hauer-King's character holding hands. Now we know it has been confirmed that he will have ties to Ruby Sunday's life after The Doctor.

I Know What You Did Last Summer is on the hunt for a new cast, and it looks like the reboot has found it. More on that below.

Following in Paramount Pictures and Scream’s footsteps, Sony Pictures are looking to reboot another popular horror franchise from the 90s. We say reboot, but it’s really more of a sequel, as original stars Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr. are in talks to return as Julie and James.

Madelyn Cline, Camila Mendes, Sarah Pidgeon, Tyriq Withers and Jonah Hauer-King are all in talks to appear in the film, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. Jennifer Kaytin Robinson is directing from a script she wrote with Sam Lansky, after Leah McKendrick delivered an initial script.

As we already know, Sony is planning on releasing the film next summer, 18th July to be precise. Filming will probably get underway sooner rather than later.

I Know What You Did Last Summer knows who will lead the planned remake. The cast for the upcoming slasher reboot features a prince from The Little Mermaid remake and a former "it" girl from Riverdale.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, The Little Mermaid star Jonah Hauer-King and Riverdale actor Camila Mendes are two of the features in the I Know What You Did Last Summer follow-up. Hauer-King portrayed Prince Eric in Disney's live-action remake of The Little Mermaid, opposite Halle Bailey's titular character. Meanwhile, Mendes is best known for her work in Riverdale, playing the troubled Veronica Lodge, a former popular girl in Manhattan who endures several traumas while pursuing a better life. There is no word yet on whom Hauer-King and Mendes will play in the latest I Know What You Did Last Summer installment.

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Camila Mendes and Madelyn Cline have reportedly been cast to portray two of the leads in 2025s I Know What You Did Last Summer reboot (per Deadline). Mendes, who is best known for her work on the television series Riverdale, and the Outer Banks Cline will reportedly join Sarah Pidgeon, Tyriq Withers and Jonah Hauer-King in the horror movie reimagining. Director Jennifer Kaytin Robinson's entry in the movie franchise will likely be labeled a legacy sequel, since both Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr. are still reportedly in talks to return as Julie James and Ray Bronson respectively.

Pidgeon recently starred with Ashley Judd in Lazareth, and her most prolific on-screen work came starring in the television series The Wilds. Withers' TV credits include Tell Me Lies, The Game and Me, while Hauer-King is probably most associated with having played two high-profile roles. The first was as Laurie...

Sony’s reboot of “I Know What You Did Last Summer” has found its principal cast.

Camila Mendes, Madelyn Cline, Sarah Pidgeon, Tyriq Withers and Jonah Haur-King are in talks to join the cast of the 1997 horror flick’s redux.

The original film followed four young friends bound by a tragic accident who are reunited when they find themselves being stalked by a hook-wielding maniac. The film became a cult classic, earned over $125 million worldwide and led to the sequel “I Still Know What You Did Last Summer.” Original stars Freddie Prinze Jr. and Jennifer Love Hewitt are in talks to return.

Jennifer Kaytin Robinson (“Do Revenge”) is directing the film, which is written by Sam Lansky and Kaytin Robinson off a draft by Leah McKendrick. Neal Moritz is producing.

Sony Pictures will release the film in theaters on July 18, 2025.

“Riverdale” alum Mendes most recently starred in romantic comedies “Upgraded” and “Música.

I Know What You Did Last Summer is hooking its cast ahead of a planned release next summer.

Madelyn Cline, star of Neflix’s Outer Banks, and Camila Mendes, who played Veronica on CW’s long-running Riverdale, are in talks to lead the ensemble of Sony Pictures’ reboot of the 1997 horror hit.

Also in negotiations are Tony Award nominee Sarah Pidgeon, Atlanta’s Tyriq Withers and Jonah Hauer-King, who played Prince Eric in Disney’s live-action remake of The Little Mermaid.

THR previously reported that Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr. were in talks to reprise their roles from the initial movie.

Jennifer Kaytin Robinson (Do Revenge) is directing the new project from a screenplay she co-wrote with Sam Lansky after an initial script from Leah McKendrick. Neal Moritz, one of the producers of the original, is producing the reboot.

Sony is moving swiftly on this one as it...

Specific images of the Holocaust have endlessly punctuated the film and TV landscape: The barbed wire of a concentration camp. Naked bodies rendered to skin and bone, tossed in discarded piles. Gleeful abuse and random killings by evil Nazis. Hollywood has repeatedly ingrained that imagery when presenting this horrific time in history, so to continue conjuring it adds to the collective trauma of an entire people.

Yet all these displays and more are the Sky Studios and Peacock co-production “The Tattooist of Auschwitz.” That makes it a challenging show to sit through, let alone binge six episodes of, when the event series drops on Peacock on May 2.

The series finds inspiration in Heather Morris’ controversial, bestselling 2018 book of the same name. Morris wrote the debut novel after spending time with a Slovakian Holocaust survivor named Lali Sokolov (nee Ludwig Eisenberg), who was a tattooist at Auschwitz II-Birkenau.

The book, and now the show,...

Jonah Hauer-King has a number of exciting projects coming out which showcase a terrific versatility. Since his breakthrough when he was cast as Prince Eric in The Little Mermaid, Hauer-King has rapidly made a name for himself in the film industry, and his upcoming roles continue to demonstrate his range, from historical figures to modern-day villains. In a recent interview with Collider's Maggie Lovitt, Hauer-King shared some new details about his role in the upcoming high-concept comedy, Rich Flu. The conversation took place during the promotion of his latest project, The Tattooist of Auschwitz on Peacock, in which he stars alongside Melanie Lynskey, Anna Prchniak, Jonas Nay and Harvey Keitel.

The trailer is released for a horror movie adaptation of The Little Mermaid. The new movie showcases an archaeologist named Eric Prince being seduced by a sinister mermaid. The movie is an adaptation of the original Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale rather than the 1989 Disney musical.

The trailer has arrived for a horror movie version of The Little Mermaid. The upcoming movie, which was directed by Leigh Scott and stars Lydia Helen, Mike Markoff, and Jeff Denton, is the latest project to capitalize on the recent trend of classic children's characters being transformed into horror movie villains. While quite a few of these, including Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey and Bambi: The Reckoning, are part of the interconnected franchise The Twisted Childhood Universe, others like the Grinch-inspired The Mean One and the new Mermaid, come from other studios and producers.

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Disney's live-action adaptations provide an updated version of the studio's animated classics. The best are welcome adaptations of well-known stories, introducing several crucial improvements and enhancing the themes and message. For example, 2023's The Little Mermaid includes a more layered take on Prince Eric. Already a fan-favorite, Prince Eric's live-action counterpart has a better characterization, elevating him to the top of the Disney Prince ranking.

Halle Bailey as Ariel and Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric in ‘The Little Mermaid’

Two Barbie stars, the new Willy Wonka and Ariel, and two veterans of comic book-inspired films named Chris will go head-to-head in the 26th Annual Family Film and TV Awards‘ Outstanding Actor in a Feature Film category. CBS announced the nominees representing the best of 2023’s family-friendly film and TV shows, with the winners set to be revealed on Saturday, January 27, 2024.

The Talk hosts Akbar Gbajabiamila and Amanda Kloots will handle hosting duties for the 2024 broadcast.

“Recognizing and celebrating content that holds a universal appeal and is suitable for audiences of all ages has always been a core principle of our role as stewards of this esteemed award show. Emulating the celebrated legacy of Dick Clark presents a formidable challenge, and our commitment lies in restoring the event to its original essence. It is a distinct...

Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” is set to dominate the original song race. Oscar voters will likely pick all three contenders from the blockbuster for the original song shortlist: Billie Eilish’s tear-inducing ballad “What Was I Made For,” Dua Lipa’s “Dance the Night” and Ryan Gosling’s pitiful song of feeling inadequate “I’m Just Ken.”

Mark Ronson and songwriting partner Andrew Wyatt wrote the latter two, while Eilish partnered with brother Finneas on her tune. However, with only two nominations allowed in this category, it will be left to the music branch to decide which two they pick.

Lenny Kravitz eyes a spot on the list with “Road to Freedom,” a song he penned for George C. Wolfe’s “Rustin.” The soulful song’s horns and trombones are key to this composition, which accompanies the film’s end credits.

Disney seeks to snag nominations for the original songs...

The live-action remake of The Little Mermaid made notable changes to the original, including altering Ariel's motivation, giving Prince Eric a backstory, and making King Triton more sympathetic. Controversy surrounded the design of characters like Flounder, Sebastian, and Scuttle, with some viewers disliking their appearance, but the film was still a commercial success and well-received by audiences.

When Disney's live-action remake of The Little Mermaid was first released, it was met with a series of controversies, one notably surrounding Ariel's loyal fish friend, Flounder. Directed by Rob Marshall, The Little Mermaid is a live-action adaptation of the 1989 animated film of the same name, and while it's a refreshing adaptation, there are several notable differences between the two versions. These differences include changing Ariel's (Halle Bailey) motivation for wanting to give up her voice, giving Prince Eric (Jonah Hauer-King) a backstory that explains his motivations and desires, and making King Triton (Javier Bardem) more sympathetic.

The finale of The Wheel of Time Season 2 featured a subtle but significant moment between Elayne and Rand that hints at a deep connection and foreshadows their relationship in future episodes. Showrunner Rafe Judkins compared the scene to an iconic moment in The Little Mermaid, emphasizing the importance of the bond between Elayne and Rand. The deliberate development of their relationship through nuanced cues and strategic glances sets the stage for compelling and impactful moments between the characters in future seasons.

Warning! This article contains spoilers for The Wheel of Time Season 2 Finale!

The monumental season 2 finale of The Wheel Of Time offered audiences a plethora of dramatic occurrences, emotions, and speculations about season 3. Amid the tumult, one might easily overlook the delicate scene where Elayne (Ceara Coveney) comes to the rescue, healing a fatal wound sustained by Rand (Josha Stradowski). But this subtle instance, though brief, holds profound implications for the show's narrative arc.

Spoilers for the Wheel of Time season 2 finale

Showrunner Rafe Judkins emphasizes the significance of a small moment between Elayne and Rand in The Wheel of Time Season 2 finale. Judkins compares their interaction to The Little Mermaid, calling Rand "Prince Eric" and highlighting the importance of their relationship. The healing scene serves as a way to establish a connection between the two characters and signal to the audience that their relationship is worth paying attention to.

The Wheel Of Time showrunner Rafe Judkins underlines the importance of a seemingly small moment between Elayne and Rand. In the chaos of the Wheel of Time season 2 finale, amid the questions of who lived and who died, in addition to lingering questions about season 3, it might have been easy to overlook the moment when Elayne (Ceara Coveney) saves Rand (Josha Stradowski) by healing his wound. It's a small but significant development that's tucked...

“The Fall of the House of Usher” Official Trailer Out Now

The first official trailer is out for Netflix’s latest horror miniseries “The Fall of the House of the Usher.”

The horror series comes from Mike Flanagan and is based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe, where ruthless siblings Roderick and Madeline Usher have built Fortunato Pharmaceuticals into an empire of wealth, privilege and power, but past secrets come to light when the heirs to the Usher dynasty start dying at the hands of a mysterious woman from their youth.

Watch the “The Fall of the House of Usher” trailer below:

The ensemble cast includes Bruce Greenwood, Carla Gugino, Mary McDonnell, Carl Lumbly, Mark Hamill, Michael Trucco, T’Nia Miller, Paola Nuñez, Henry Thomas, Kyleigh Curran, Samantha Sloyan, Rahul Kohli, Kate Siegel, Sauriyan Sapkota, Zach Gilford, Willa Fitzgerald, Katie Parker, Malcolm Goodwin, Crystal Balint, Aya Furukawa, Daniel Jun, Matt Biedel,...

The live-action remake of The Little Mermaid fixed a plot hole from the original movie by changing Ariel's deal with Ursula. In the original movie, Ariel's inability to communicate with Prince Eric due to losing her voice created a plot hole that confused viewers. The live-action remake solved this issue by omitting the contract and having Ariel give Ursula a scale instead, making the whole process more personal and allowing Ursula more control over Ariel.

Disney brought Ariel and company to life in its live-action remake of The Little Mermaid, and one change subtly fixed a major plot hole left by the original animated movie. Disney continues riding the wave of the live-action trend, and its most recent release is The Little Mermaid, a remake of the 1989 animated classic. Directed by Rob Marshall, The Little Mermaid stars Halle Bailey as Ariel, Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric, and Melissa McCarthy as Ursula,...

Disney’s live-action remake of The Little Mermaid debuted on Disney+ last week and made one hell of a splash. According to Disney, The Little Mermaid has garnered 16 million views in its first five days on the streaming service, which makes it the most-watched Disney movie premiere on Disney+ since the release of Hocus Pocus 2 last year.

While The Little Mermaid wasn’t one of Disney’s strongest-performing live-action remakes, it went on to gross $569 million worldwide and stands (so far) as one of the highest-grossing movies of the year. Judging by the streaming numbers, it seems that many were eager to revisit The Little Mermaid (or watch it for the first time) on the streaming service. Disney says that a view is defined as total stream time divided by runtime.

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The hit live-action "The Little Mermaid" just hit Disney+ to stream on Sept. 6, and apart from the original movie's songs like "Part of Your World," "Under the Sea," and "Kiss the Girl," audiences everywhere have gotten to enjoy four new songs courtesy of the original animated movie's composer, Alan Menken, and Lin-Manuel Miranda.

For the most part, the songs from the original movie sound the same in the 2023 remake, but Menken did give fans a heads-up that there would be some minor changes to the original lyrics to make the movie, which was initially released in 1989, feel more modern. "There are some lyric changes in 'Kiss the Girl' because people have gotten very sensitive about the idea that [Prince Eric] would, in any way, force himself on [Ariel]," Menken told Vanity Fair in March.

No one would blame you if you initially missed the tweaks Menken and Miranda made to "Kiss the Girl.

The Little Mermaid is finally out on Disney+. The live-action remake took the original 1989 animated film respectfully, keeping almost everything intact while also giving it a new and fresh look that has been well-received by fans of the film. With particular praise for Halle Bailey’s performance, the film is resetting the standard on how Disney should work on future live-action remakes, specifically regarding its interesting balance of paying homage to the original story and adding new elements that give reason for remaking the story in the first place.

Updated September 9, 2023: Following the release of The Little Mermaid on Disney+, this article has been updated with even more differences between the original 1989 Disney film and the live-action remake.

The source material remains virtually the same. Fans of the original will be pleased with the result, as the story hasn’t changed much. The alterations are primarily expansions on elements...

The live-action "The Little Mermaid" movie, which just hit Disney+ to stream on Sept. 6, stayed almost entirely faithful to the original animation that came out in 1989. Still, it did make small changes. Apart from the four new songs added to the film, some notable tweaks to Prince Eric's story made his and Ariel's love story all the more meaningful.

Read on to get a breakdown of how the creators behind the new live-action Little Mermaid brought Prince Eric's character into the 21st century.

Prince Eric's Backstory in the Original "The Little Mermaid"

In the original "The Little Mermaid," Prince Eric's backstory is pretty one-note. He's a handsome, adventurous prince in search of a wife when he's saved from drowning by Ariel amid a shipwreck. When he awakes to Ariel singing to him, he immediately becomes enamored with her and her voice, but his story essentially begins and ends there.

The live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid utilized CGI and special effects to create the underwater world and was filmed in Sardinia, Italy, to give it a Caribbean feel. The villages of Santa Teresa di Gallura and Castelsardo in Sardinia were used to film various scenes. Pinewood Studios in England provided the water stages for sea sequences and sets for the interior of Eric's castles, making it the central filming location for The Little Mermaid.

The 2023 live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid takes place in the fictional underwater kingdom of Atlantica and a town on the coast of the Caribbean. Still, the movie's cast and crew never ventured to the Caribbean to film scenes. The Disney film, which is the latest of a string of live-action remakes of animation classics from the production studio, obviously utilized extensive computer-generated imagery (CGI) and special effects to create the colorful and realistic underwater world of The Little Mermaid.

The Little Mermaid is splashing into your home theater. Adapted from the Golden Globe-winning 1989 animated film, the live-action movie starring Halle Bailey as Ariel is available to stream starting Sept. 6 on Disney+.

Inspired by the Hans Christian Andersen folk tale, The Little Mermaid also stars Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric (a role passed up by Harry Styles), Melissa McCarthy as Ursula and Javier Bardem as King Triton as well as the voices of David Diggs (Sebastian), Awkwafina (Scuttle) and Jacob Tremblay (Flounder). The soundtrack features music by Lin-Manuel Miranda.

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The Little Mermaid debuted at $118.6 million during Memorial Day weekend, marking one of the biggest openings of all time for the holiday. Below, find out where to watch the movie online without cable, plus how to stream the original animated version.

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Bridgerton can cash in on the fairy tale fanfare currently circulating its ton if it features Benedict Bridgerton's love story sooner than later. A Basset family update on Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story teases how the romance series' timeline has persisted since Anthony and Kate's enemies-to-lovers season ended. Along with what's known about Season 3's plot, that adjusted timeline may favor bringing elements of Julia Quinn's An Offer From a Gentleman to the Netflix series' upcoming season. If that's even minutely true, Bridgerton can add to its arsenal of romance tropes with the tried and true ones in Cinderella.

Fans of Julia Quinn's books will know all too well that Benedict's story, the third in the series, retells the classic fairy tale. With conversations swirling about Jonah Hauer-King, who plays Prince Eric in the live-action The Little Mermaid, playing an older iteration of Gregory, it's easy to...

Despite mixed reviews and underwhelming box office numbers, The Little Mermaid has the potential to be saved by a successful streaming run on Disney+. Disney's live-action remakes have faced criticism for various reasons, but the streaming platform offers an opportunity for audiences to revisit and potentially change their opinion of the film. The family-friendly nature of The Little Mermaid makes it a perfect fit for Disney+, and the success of the film on the streaming platform could determine the future of the franchise with potential sequels or spinoffs.

Disney+ is preparing for the arrival of the live-action remake of The Little Mermaid, and its streaming debut can be what saves the movie after its box office letdown. The live-action trend is still very much alive over at Disney, with the studio having a long list of upcoming live-action remakes of some of its animated classics. Its most recent one is The Little Mermaid,...

Jonah Hauer-King's role as Prince Eric in The Little Mermaid remake showcased his talents and gained him a larger audience. Hauer-King is from London, 6ft 1¾ (187.3 cm) tall, and aged 28. Hauer-King is a promising up-and-coming actor with future projects in Hollywood, including the upcoming series The Tattooist of Auschwitz.

Jonah Hauer-King is an English actor who rose to prominence thanks to his role as Prince Eric in the live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid, but this was far from his first role. Hauer-King has been acting since 2014 when he appeared in the short film The Maiden, and has since appeared in a number of TV shows and movies. While his previous roles have all shown the actor’s talents, it hasn’t been until The Little Mermaid remake that he found a larger audience. While The Little Mermaid was partially overshadowed by controversial backlash, it did find fans who appreciated...

Disney's magical live-action reimagining of "The Little Mermaid" hit theaters in May, and now it's finally heading to streaming. The remake, which stars Halle Bailey as Ariel, was one of the most anticipated movies of the year, especially after unveiling its sprawling, full-length trailer during the 2023 Oscars. Its cast also includes Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric, Melissa McCarthy as Ursula, Awkwafina as Scuttle, Jacob Tremblay as Flounder, Javier Bardem as King Triton, and Daveed Diggs as Sebastian.

Though live-action Disney remakes can sometimes be hit or miss, it seems the new "The Little Mermaid" has something everyone can enjoy (even adults who are fans of the iconic story). From exciting new songs to renditions of classics from the original 1989 movie, the rebooted movie breathes new life into a familiar tale that today's generation has fallen in love with - especially with Bailey at the forefront.

Bailey's role as Ariel has...

"The Little Mermaid" live-action musical fantasy feature, directed by Rob Marshall, adapting the 1989 animated feature, based on the 1837 fairy tale Hans Christian Andersen, stars Halle Bailey, Jonah Hauer-King, Daveed Diggs, Awkwafina, Jacob Tremblay, Noma Dumezweni, Javier Bardem and Melissa McCarthy, streaming September 6, 2023 on Disney+:

"...'Ariel', the youngest daughter of the the 'Atlantica' ruler 'King Triton', is fascinated with the human world...

"...but mermaids are forbidden to explore it.

"After saving 'Prince Eric' from a shipwreck and falling in love with him...

"...she becomes determined to be with him in the world above water.

"These actions lead to a confrontation with her father and an encounter with the sea witch 'Ursula', making a deal with her to trade her beautiful voice for human legs so she can discover the world above water and impress Eric.

"However, this ultimately places her life and her father’s crown in jeopardy.

Finally, it looks like Ariel will be part of our world one more time as Disney has announced that the live-action adaptation of the beloved movie musical “The Little Mermaid” will swim onto Disney+ on Wednesday, Sept. 6. The film stars Halle Bailey as Ariel, Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric, Melissa McCarthy as Ursula, in addition to a whole host of talented performers, and in one month, you will be able to experience all of the under-the-sea excitement on-demand.

Disney’s #TheLittleMermaid is making a splash at home!

Disney's live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid has made a splash as it swims onto digital platforms.

As announced on July 25, fans can dive into the underwater world of Ariel, portrayed by Halle Bailey, on Vudu, Fandango's premium on-demand service. The film offers the option to watch in Sd, HD, and Uhd, priced at $19.99. Halle Bailey shared her emotions about taking on such an iconic Disney character and even revealed special advice she received from none other than Beyoncé. The interview, along with an extended preview of the movie, can be enjoyed on the Fandango YouTube channel and Fandango's platform.

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The Little Mermaid had already garnered significant excitement before its release, ranking among the top 5 most anticipated summer movies of 2023 according to Fandango's ‘Most Anticipated’ survey of over 6,000 ticket-buyers. To celebrate the film's debut, the cast,...

The Little Mermaid remake aimed to improve Prince Eric's character by expanding his role beyond the "wooden, classic prince" formula and giving him a motivation to explore the open seas. The creation of Prince Eric's new song, "Wild Uncharted Waters," was a nerve-wracking task for Lin-Manuel Miranda, who wanted to create a powerful ballad for the character to express his love for Ariel. Despite efforts to develop Prince Eric's character and positive reception from audiences, the movie's box office performance may make sequel plans unlikely, as it grossed just over $560 million against a $250 million production budget.

Take a look at the creation of one of the live-action remake's new songs in an exclusive The Little Mermaid behind-the-scenes clip. Both an adaptation of Disney's acclaimed 1989 movie and Hans Christian Andersen's 1837 fairy tale, the story revolves around mermaid princess Ariel who makes a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula...

Simone Ashley, known for her role in Bridgerton, also appears in Disney's live-action remake of The Little Mermaid. The 2023 version of The Little Mermaid expands on the original story while capturing the same feeling as the animated movie. Ashley plays Ariel's older sister, Indira, and although her role is small, she stood out on-screen and fans were excited to see her in the blockbuster film.

Simone Ashley is most known for starring Kate Sharma in Bridgerton, but the actress also appeared in Disney's 2023 live-action remake of The Little Mermaid. The movie is an adaptation of the 1989 animated film of the same name in which a young mermaid named Ariel wants to become human. After falling in love with a human prince named Eric, Ariel makes a deal with a sea witch named Ursula and becomes a human for three days. The 2023 version of The Little Mermaid captures the same feeling...

When “World on Fire” premiered on the BBC in September 2019, no one could have known that the World War II drama would be one of the last major scripted debuts on the public broadcaster before the pandemic.

The PBS Masterpiece co-production — which follows the interconnected lives of British and European families during the outbreak of war — confirmed it would return at the end of its Season 1 finale, but the onset of the Covid-19 crisis just four months later and its impact on global production made the prospect of setting up a continent-spanning war drama all the more unlikely.

Yet with some heroic scheduling, rewritten scripts and clever location and CGI combos, Season 2 returned to British screens on Sunday after a four-year hiatus, premiering to an audience indelibly changed by a global and life-altering event of their own.

“I wrote the bulk of the first two episodes during lockdown, and suddenly,...

Disney movies have captivated audiences with their enchanting stories, memorable characters, and breathtaking animation, despite some Disney animation mistakes the viewers definitely missed. Even in the magical world of Disney, keen-eyed viewers have spotted some subtle animation mistakes that slipped past the scrutiny of most audiences, young and old. From color inconsistencies to objects magically appearing and disappearing, some goofs and bloopers have sprinkled their way into many Disney animation movies.

From Simba's color-changing eyes in The Lion King to Ariel's color-changing hair in The Little Mermaid, these 20 animation mistakes provide a glimpse behind the scenes, showcasing the complex and meticulous nature of animation production. Even though these imperfections are minimal and almost unnoticeable to viewers, the following list uncovers these little-known imperfections that only the most observant Disney fans may have noticed.

Ariel's Hair In The Little Mermaid

The Little Mermaid tells the enchanting tale of Ariel, a...