The Little Mermaid 2023

Halle Bailey leads an all-star cast of Melissa McCarthy, Javier Bardem, Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric, and Daveed Diggs as crab Sebastian.

For one, we actually see Ariel rescue Eric from a shipwreck, which looks way more fiery and intense than the original movie. And the big question we have is... [Little Mermaid](https://www.polygon.com/2019/2/26/18239897/little-mermaid-part-of-your-world-howard-ashman-ariel-jodi-benson-interview), we finally see more of the undersea world that Ariel wants to leave.

A sneak peek of the film, starring Halle Bailey as Ariel, inspired countless fans last year, with many parents sharing videos of their daughters' reactions.

Bailey said she saw some of the videos and that she was, "truly in awe." She and Melissa McCarthy, who stars as Ursula in the film, Halle Bailey, who plays Ariel in the film, revealed the news on Instagram last week, sharing an image of a new movie poster.

The trailer for Disney's live-action 'The Little Mermaid,' starring Halle Bailey, has arrived.

It was introduced by Bailey and co-star Melissa McCarthy during the 2023 Oscars on Sunday night (M It was introduced by Bailey and co-star Melissa McCarthy during the 2023 [Oscars](https://www.billboard.com/t/oscars/) on Sunday night (March 12). The official trailer for Disney’s live-action The Little Mermaid, starring

Halle Bailey and Melissa McCarthy took the stage at the 95th Academy Awards to give us the first full look of Disney's anticipated movie.

It has been the greatest honor to step into the iconic role of Ariel". [the 2023 Oscars](https://www.marca.com/en/lifestyle/movies/2023/03/12/640e50d6c83c250028813ca3-directo.html) got to enjoy its first full-length trailer. [Will Will Smith attend the Oscars?](https://www.marca.com/en/lifestyle/movies/2023/03/12/640e132a46163f7a248b4584.html)

The Little Mermaid trailer made a splash at Oscars 2023, with a fresh look at the film that stars Halle Bailey as Ariel.

Over the past decade, Disney has found success with live-action remakes of its animated classics, with Beauty and the Beast (2017), Aladdin (2019) and The Lion King (2019) among those clearing $1 billion globally. Bailey, known as half of the R&B duo Chloe x Halle, was cast in July 2019, with the film marking her biggest role to date after work including a part on Grown-ish. Javier Bardem, Awkwafina, Jacob Tremblay and Jonah Hauer-King also star in The Little Mermaid, which has a release date of May 26. Its upcoming remakes include Snow White, starring Rachel Zegler and due out in March of 2024. It will also include four new songs original to the remake. Bailey appeared opposite Melissa McCarthy, who plays the villainous Ursula, to show off the trailer. [Awards](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/awards/), see the star-studded [Oscars red carpet arrivals](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/gallery/2023-oscars-red-carpet-looks-arrivals-photos-1235349270/). 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It debuted during ABC's live broadcast of the 2023 Academy Awards.

Oscar nominee Rob Marshall directs The Little Mermaid. The film is produced by Marc Platt, Miranda, two-time Emmy winner John DeLuca, and Rob Marshall, with Jeffrey Silver serving as executive producer. The Little Mermaid features Ariel, the youngest of King Triton’s daughters and the most defiant, who longs to discover more about the world beyond the sea and, while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric,” according to Disney. Two of the film’s stars, Halle Bailey and Melissa McCarthy, debuted the trailer during ABC’s live broadcast of the 95th Annual Academy Awards. The film stars singer and actress Halle Bailey as Ariel; “While mermaids are forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel must follow her heart.

See Halle Bailey transform into Ariel in the new trailer for "The Little Mermaid" live-action film.

[MORE: Halle Bailey shows off 'Little Mermaid' doll: 'The little girl in me is pinching herself right now'](/culture/story/halle-bailey-shows-off-mermaid-doll-girl-pinching-97661529) [Chloe x Halle](https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/chloe-halle-drop-futuristic-video-ungodly-hour-76133099), was [cast in the role](https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/halle-bailey-cast-ariel-live-action-mermaid-64117681) in July 2019. [Oscars](https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/oscar-nominations-2023-96609253) televised broadcast and featured actress [Halle Bailey](https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/halle-bailey-paying-attention-mermaid-casting-backlash-64825823) as Ariel, swimming under the sea.

As part of the 95th Academy Awards telecast, two of the film's stars Halle Bailey and Melissa McCarthy came out on stage to present the film, before the trailer ...

The new film is a live-action version of the 1989 animated classic “The Little Mermaid,” which won two Academy Awards – best original song for “Under the Sea” and best original score. As part of the 95th Academy Awards telecast, two of the film’s stars Halle Bailey and Melissa McCarthy came out on stage to present the film, before Disney enthusiasts rejoice – a full look at the live-action re-imagining of “

Disney used the 95th Academy Awards on ABC to give a promotional boost to “The Little Mermaid,” its upcoming live-action remake of the animated classic.

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