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Relive the magic of one of Disney’s most beloved films when the live-action retelling of The Little Mermaid arrives on Digital July 25 and 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD September 19.
Loved It!
I have been so excited for this movie to come out. Ever since I heard of the live version of The Little Mermaid, I have been so excited to see it. I was not expecting it to be so good either. I wasn’t really sure what to think, but I’m so glad to have been able to see the movie. I absolutely loved it! Might be one of my favorite live versions so far from Disney. I really enjoyed this one. I think all the actors and actresses were picked perfectly. Everyone fit the role nicely. I honestly can’t wait to see it again. I truly thought this was a wonderful movie. So many great voices for these roles too.
Film Synopsis
The Little Mermaid is visionary filmmaker Rob Marshall’s live-action reimagining of Disney’s beloved animated musical classic, the story of Ariel, a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. 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. 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 directed by Rob Marshall with a screenplay by David Magee, and is produced by Marc Platt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, John DeLuca and Rob Marshall.
Bonus Features*
- Sing Along Version – Sing along with your favorite songs while watching the movie with on-screen lyrics.
- Hotter Under The Water – Discover how director Rob Marshall and his team brought the story of The Little Mermaid to life with this documentary in five chapters:
- A Tale Of The Bottomless Blue – Join Rob Marshall on the set of one of the most ambitious and challenging films he’s ever directed.
- I Know Something’s Starting Right Now – Join cast members Halle Bailey, Melissa McCarthy, Jonah Hauer-King and more and learn how they were cast in the film and what it was like to bring director Rob Marshall’s vision to life.
- Down Where It’s Wetter – Dip your toes into the virtual ocean and learn about how the breathtaking underwater world was created with visual effects, imagination and a lot of talented artists.
- Explore That Shore Up Above – From Prince Eric’s castle to the beach, explore the above-the-sea locations and the elaborate production design behind them.
- Do What The Music Say – Discover how legendary composer Alan Menken teamed up with Lin- Manuel Miranda to write new songs to accompany the original classics
- Song Breakdowns
- Wild Unchartered Waters – Prince Eric, played by Jonah Hauer-King, gets his own song, written by Alan Menken and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Go behind the song, from the writing to the recording, to the filming on a practical ship.
- Under the Sea – Get a first-hand look at how professional dancers helped bring director Rob Marshall’s vision to life as they stood in for the various animated sea creatures that sing and dance in this showstopping number.
- Kiss The Girl – Float along and get a frog’s-eye view of the beautiful set built to film the live-action version of this classic song.
- Poor Unfortunate Souls – Join Melissa McCarthy (Ursula) as she takes us on the journey of making her character’s signature song.
- Featurettes
- The Scuttlebutt On Sidekicks – Dive in and meet Sebastian, Flounder and Scuttle, who not only have their own song, “The Scuttlebutt,” but also fresh looks as they work hard to make sure Ariel and Eric kiss before Ursula’s deadline.
- Passing The Dinglehopper – Ariel met Ariel when Halle Bailey worked with Jodi Benson — the voice of Ariel in the original animated movie — who appears in a clever cameo in the live-action film.
- Bloopers – Laugh along with the cast as they have the time of their lives making The Little Mermaid.
Halle Bailey as Ariel
Jonah Hauer-King as Eric
Melissa McCarthy as Ursula
Javier Bardem as King Triton
Noma Dumezweni as The Queen
Art Malik as Sir Grimsby
Daveed Diggs as Sebastian (voice)
Jacob Tremblay as Flounder (voice)
Awkwafina as Scuttle (voice)Director
Rob MarshallProduced by
Marc Platt
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Rob Marshall
John DeLucaExecutive Producer
Jeffrey SilverScreenplay by
David Magree
Rob Marshall
John DeLucaProduct Specifications
Street Date
Digital: July 25, 2023
Physical: September 19, 2023Product SKUs
Digital: 4K UHD, HD, SD
Physical: 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (Retail Exclusives: 4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital Code), Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Code) & DVD
Feature Run Time
Approx. 135 Minutes
Rating
U.S.: Rated PG
*For action/peril and some scary images.
Canada: Rated PG
*For frightening scenes/violence.
** Bonus Material Not Rated
Aspect Ratio
Digital: 2.39:1
Physical: 2.39:1
Disc Size
Blu-ray: 50GB
U.S. Audio
4K Ultra HD: English Dolby Atmos, Spanish 7.1 Dolby Digital Plus, French 7.1 Dolby Digital Plus, English AD 2.0 Dolby Digital
Blu-ray: English 7.1 DTS-HDMA, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, English AD 2.0 Dolby Digital
DVD: English 5.1 Dolby, Spanish 5.1 Dolby, French 5.1, English AD 2.0 Dolby
Digital: English 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, French 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, English Descriptive Audio 2.0 Dolby Digital (some platforms)
U.S. Subtitles
4K Ultra HD: English SDH, Spanish, French
Blu-ray: English SDH, Spanish, French
DVD: English SDH, Spanish, French
Digital: English SDH, Spanish, French (some platforms)
In inspiration of the movie coming out, I decided to make a rice krispie treats recipe. I thought and under the sea theme would be perfect for this movie since they not only sing the song, but they are also swimming around in the sea.
Under the Sea Rice Krispie Treats
Equipment
- Cake Pop Sticks
Ingredients
- 6 Cups Rice Krispies Cereal
- 5 1/2 Cups Mini Marshmallows
- 3 TBS Butter
- Pearl Sprinkles
- Blue Melting Chocolate
- Graham Crackers
Instructions
- First you want to make the rice krispies according to the box. For me, that would be to take 6 cups of rice krispies in a bowl. Then melt your butter and mini marshmallows together on the stove. Then what you want to do is pour the mixture over the rice krispies and mix well. Then spray a pan and put them in the sprayed down pan. Make sure to press down on them so they are even in the pan. Then you can start cutting them in squares/rectangles.
- Now you can get your chocolate ready. I use Wilton melting chocolate and I melt that in the stove. You can kind of guess how much you are going to use. I probably used close to a cup of this for some of my rice krispies. You might need more if you're doing the whole pan.
- Once the chocolate is melted, dip your rice krispies in the chocolate to get the bottom covered. Then what you want to do is crush up the graham crackers and sprinkle those over the chocolate part, and use the sprinkles to put on them as well. Make sure to do this quickly before the chocolate hardens, or it won't stick. Then you can take the sticks and stick them in the ends so you have a treat on a stick.
Those look perfect to eat while watching the movie or for a party theme snack. I mean, who doesn’t love Rice Krispie Treats
Right! I thought they’d be a good treat to eat with the movie.
Yum, these look so good! We really enjoyed the movie and will have to get the DVD.
I’m glad you loved the movie too. I thought it was wonderful.
What a clever snack idea. I will be making these for my kids.
Glad to hear it. They are so good too.
I still need to see this movie. And nothing beats a good homemade rice krispie treat!
It is such a great movie. I’m sure you’ll love it.
I can’t wait to watch this movie with my two daughter! And these rice krispie treats are perfect for our movie night!
I’m sure you’ll love it. I sure loved the movie and the treats too.
These Under the Sea Rice Krispie Treats look absolutely adorable and delicious! Can’t wait to make them for our next beach-themed party. Thanks for the fantastic idea!
Glad to hear that. I’m sure you’ll love them.
Those rice Krispie under the sea treats are so cute! I have yet to see this movie, but I have heard nothing but great things about it. Maybe I’ll invite the grandkids over and make these treats and we watch the DVD this weekend.
You should! It was such a great movie.
This movie looks so well done and I’m so disappointed with myself for having not seen it yet. I spent so much time wanting to see it and waiting and now that I have access it’s still sitting in my watch list!
It was so good. I loved it! I hope you’re able to see it soon.
such a cool idea and love the ease with which we can make these..
Right! They’re so easy to make.
What a perfect treat to enjoy while watching The Little Mermaid. They turned out adorable!
Thanks!
Hey, your post about “The Little Mermaid” movie is awesome! Your excitement for the live-action version is contagious. The detailed review, along with the bonus features breakdown, makes me even more eager to watch it. Thanks for sharing all the juicy details! 🧜♀️🎬
I’m so glad to hear that. I thought it was such a great movie.
Great idea for a theme dessert! I still have to see the movie, I can’t wait! I would enjoy making these with the kids and then having a movie night.
They were amazing, and so was the movie.
It’s great to hear that you enjoyed the film as well. A themed dessert is a great idea!
Yes, it sure is.
These are so adorable and are perfect for enjoying when watching the new Movie The Little Mermaid. I have not yet had the chance to see it and cannot wait!
It is such a great movie. I really enjoyed it.
Love your excitement about The Mermaid Movie, I have not yet saw the movie but it’s surely perfect for the Krispie treats!
It is such a great movie. I really loved it.
Glad that it has a copy of DVD, my kids and I willdefinitely enjoy this Rice Krispie Treats! I’ll grab this recipe and watch it!
Yes! It was such a wonderful movie, and the treat to go with it is great too.
Love how pretty and fun the treats are! I can’t wait to try to make them!
They’re so good too.
The little mermaid was one of my favorite movies growing up. I’ll have to watch the new version and make these treats for my son.
It was such a great movie. I really enjoyed it.