
The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning
Directed by Peggy Holmes
Starring Jodi Benson, Samuel E. Wright, Jim Cummings, Sally Field, Tara Strong, Jennifer Hale, Grey DeLisle, Kari Wahlgren, Parker Goris, Jeff Bennett
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HappyFollow Ariel's adventures before she gave up her fins for true love. When Ariel wasn't singing with her sisters, she spent time with her mother, Queen Athena. Ariel is devastated when Athena is killed by pirates, and after King Triton outlaws all singing. Along with pals Flounder and Sebastian, Ariel sets off in hopes of changing her father's decision to ban music from the kingdom.
- Original language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Cast
- Sally Field, Tara Strong, Jennifer Hale, Grey DeLisle, Kari Wahlgren, Parker Goris, Jeff Bennett, Kevin Michael Richardson, Rob Paulsen
Updated September 24, 2026
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