The Little Mermaid: Arielвђ™s Beginning (2008) Apr 2026

The Little Mermaid: Arielвђ™s Beginning (2008) Apr 2026

Ten years later, a rebellious discovers an underground "speakeasy" music club—the Catfish Club —where Sebastian the crab secretly performs. Ariel must navigate the challenges of her father's strict laws and the schemes of the villainous governess Marina Del Rey to restore music and happiness to her home. Voice Cast

: A calypso cover performed by Samuel E. Wright and chorus. The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Beginning (2008)

: Marina Del Rey’s villainous number performed by Sally Field. Ten years later, a rebellious discovers an underground

: A sentimental ballad performed by Jodi Benson. Wright and chorus

Unlike the original film’s score by Alan Menken, the music for Ariel’s Beginning was composed by , with original songs written by Jeanine Tesori . Notable songs include:

is a 2008 direct-to-video animated prequel released by Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment. Directed by Peggy Holmes, the film explores the origins of Ariel and the underwater kingdom of Atlantica one year prior to the events of the original 1989 classic. Plot Summary

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