Disney just gave fans their best look yet at the live-action The Little Mermaid. The first official trailer premiered during the Academy Awards on Sunday night, March 12, 2023, introduced on stage by stars Halle Bailey and Melissa McCarthy, and it takes us straight into the glowing underwater kingdom of Atlantica.
Halle Bailey Sings “Part of Your World”
The trailer’s biggest moment belongs to Halle Bailey, who stars as Ariel. Fans finally got to hear her sing a portion of the iconic “Part of Your World,” and the reaction online was immediate. The footage also teases sweeping underwater visuals, Ariel’s grotto filled with human treasures, and her first glimpse of the world above the waves.
An All-Star Cast
Bailey is joined by Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric, Melissa McCarthy as the sea witch Ursula, and Javier Bardem as King Triton. Daveed Diggs voices Sebastian, Awkwafina voices Scuttle, and Jacob Tremblay voices Flounder.
New Music From Alan Menken and Lin-Manuel Miranda
The film is directed by Rob Marshall, whose credits include Chicago and Mary Poppins Returns. Alan Menken, who wrote the music for the 1989 animated classic, returns for the remake and teamed up with Lin-Manuel Miranda on new songs written for the film, alongside favorites like “Under the Sea” and “Kiss the Girl.”
When Does The Little Mermaid Come Out?
The Little Mermaid swims into theaters on May 26, 2023, just in time for Memorial Day weekend. If you can’t wait that long, you can get a taste of the story at the Disneyland Resort on The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure at Disney California Adventure.
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