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The Little Mermaid franchise follows the mermaid princess Ariel across her adventures, from falling in love with Prince Eric to her later life as a mother and her early days before giving up her fins. These movies connect by following the life and history of Ariel, starting with her initial journey on land, moving forward to her family life with her daughter Melody, and jumping back in time to explore her childhood and relationship with her mother, Queen Athena. Watching these entries in release order is ideal for first-time viewers, as it allows you to experience the original story first before exploring the sequel and prequel.
The Little Mermaid
Movie, 1989
This colorful adventure introduces mermaid princess Ariel as she falls in love with Prince Eric and faces the villainous sea witch Ursula, putting everything on the line to be with him.
The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea
Movie, 2000
Set several years after the first film, this entry shows Ariel and Prince Eric happily married with a daughter named Melody, who ventures into the sea and encounters the Sea Witch Morgana.
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The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning
Movie, 2008
This entry follows Ariel's adventures before she gave up her fins for true love, showcasing her time with her mother, Queen Athena, and her life after King Triton outlaws all singing.
| # | Title | Type | Year | Rating | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Little Mermaid | Movie | 1989 | ★ 7.4 | Not yet |
| 2 | The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea | Movie | 2000 | ★ 6.4 | Not yet |
| 3 | The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning | Movie | 2008 | ★ 6.7 | Not yet |
Average audience ratings, in watch order.
You should start with the original 1989 movie, which introduces Ariel, her love for Prince Eric, and her encounter with the villainous sea witch Ursula.
Release order is recommended because it presents the story of Ariel starting with the original film, followed by the sequel, and ending with the prequel about her early life.
None of the entries are explicitly required to be skipped, as each provides a distinct part of Ariel's life story across the original film, sequel, and prequel.
Watch in this order: 1. The Little Mermaid, 2. The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea, 3. The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning.
This guide lists 3 entries, released between 1989 and 2008.
The Little Mermaid has the highest average rating in this guide, at 7.4 out of 10.