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The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning

6.720081h 17mUMovieFamilyAnimation

Follow 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…

DirectorPeggy Holmes
WritersJule Selbo·Jenny Wingfield

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Peggy Holmes

JBJodi Benson
Jodi Benson
Ariel (voice)
SWSamuel E. Wright
Samuel E. Wright
Sebastian (voice)
JCJim Cummings
Jim Cummings
King Triton / Shelbow / Additional Voices (voice)
SFSally Field
Sally Field
Marina Del Ray (voice)
TSTara Strong
Tara Strong
Adella / Andrina / Additional Voices (voice)
JHJennifer Hale
Jennifer Hale
Alana (voice)
GDGrey DeLisle
Grey DeLisle
Aquata / Arista (voice)
KWKari Wahlgren
Kari Wahlgren
Attina (voice)
PGParker Goris
Parker Goris
Flounder (voice)
JBJeff Bennett
Jeff Bennett
Benjamin / Additional Voices (voice)
KRKevin Michael Richardson
Kevin Michael Richardson
Cheeks / Ray Ray (voice)
RPRob Paulsen
Rob Paulsen
Ink Spot / Swifty / Additional Voices (voice)

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The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning?

The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning is streaming on Disney Plus in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Rakuten TV and Sky Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning on Netflix?

No, The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Disney Plus.

Is The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning on Amazon Prime Video?

The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning for free?

The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning is available on Disney Plus in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning?

The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning is currently the latest film in the Little Mermaid Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning?

Yes — The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea (2000) comes before The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning in the Little Mermaid Collection.

Is The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning part of a trilogy?

Yes — The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning is part of a trilogy, alongside The Little Mermaid (1989) and The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea (2000).

How many movies are in the Little Mermaid Collection?

There are 3 films in the Little Mermaid Collection: The Little Mermaid (1989), The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea (2000) and The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning (2008).