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The Little Mermaid movies in order
Every The Little Mermaid film in release order, 1989 to 2008, with where each one streams in Australia today and the cheapest way to watch the lot.
- Films
- 3
- Streaming now
- 3
- Marathon
- 3h 55m
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The The Little Mermaid movies in release order
3 films, 3 hours 55 minutes back to back. Tap a title for the full where-to-watch list, trailer and cast.
1. The Little Mermaid★ 7.6
1989 · 1 h 23 min · G
This colorful adventure tells the story of an impetuous mermaid princess named Ariel who falls in love with the very human Prince Eric and puts everything on the line for the chance to be with him. Memorable songs and characters -- including the villainous sea witch Ursula.
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2. The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea
2000 · 1 h 15 min · G
Set several years after the first film, Ariel and Prince Eric are happily married with a daughter, Melody. In order to protect Melody from the Sea Witch, Morgana, they have not told her about her mermaid heritage. Melody is curious and ventures into the sea, where she meets new friends. But will she become a pawn in Morgana's quest to take control of the ocean from King Triton?
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3. The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning
2008 · 1 h 17 min · G
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 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.
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Order, release dates and running times: TMDB. Where to watch: JustWatch daily feed, updated 12 November 2026. Ratings: IMDb.
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I watch the The Little Mermaid movies in?
In release order: 1. The Little Mermaid (1989), 2. The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea (2000), 3. The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning (2008).
How many The Little Mermaid movies are there?
3 films have been released, from 1989 to 2008.
Where can I stream the The Little Mermaid movies in Australia?
Disney+ has the most: 3 of them (The Little Mermaid, The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea and The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning). The list on this page shows where each film streams today.
How long does it take to watch every The Little Mermaid movie?
3 hours 55 minutes back to back, for the 3 released films (running times from TMDB).