Over the past few years, Disney has made a habit out of adapting its animated blockbusters into live-action movie spectacles. This trend largely started with Maleficent (which was more of an original story), before extending to remakes like The Lion King and Beauty and the Beast. This nostalgic subgenre has pulled on the heart strings of moviegoers who grew up on the originals, but it's been a mixed bag in regards to critical response. So when director Rob Marshall's The Little Mermaid was first announced, it got a big reaction out fans, and the pressure was on.
Release Date: May 26, 2023
Directed By: Rob Marshall
Written By: David Magee
Starring: Halle Bailey, Jonah Hauer-King, Daveed Diggs, Melissa McCarthy, Javier Bardem, Awkwarfina, and Jacob Tremblay
Rating: PG for action/peril and some scary images
Runtime: 135 minutes
