The Little Mermaid live action remake has broken the record for the longest live-action remake/adaptation from the studio. The underwater adventure is approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes or 135 minutes long. The 1989 original film was only 83 minutes long. Unfortunately that is the only record the film broke. The reboot stars Halle Bailey as Ariel, Jacob Tremblay as Flounder, Awkwafina as Scuttle, Melissa McCarthy as the evil Ursula, Javier Bardem as King Triton, and more. There was a lot of controversy and chatter regarding the film because of the lead actress’ ethnicity and the overall lackluster Disney remakes which genuinely feel like cash grabs. However, after the release of film both these concerns were put to bay as there were so many bigger problems with the film and the film didn’t make any cash so how can you call it a cash grab? If you happen to have missed the film in theatres then now you have a chance to watch it online.
The Little Mermaid Reboot Will Be Available Online This Month!
Fandango revealed that The Little Mermaid reboot will be available for digital purchase in the US from Tuesday, July 25th with the distributing platforms including Amazon, Apple, Vudu, and Google. The reboot will later release in physical formats of Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K Ultra HD on Tuesday, September 19. The report also stated the massive number of bonus features we will get along:
- Sing Along Version – Sing along with your favorite songs while watching the movie with on-screen lyrics.
- Hotter Under The Water – A five-chapter documentary exploring director Rob Marshall and his team’s process behind The Little Mermaid.
- A Tale Of The Bottomless Blue – Join Rob Marshall on the set of one of the most ambitious and challenging films he’s ever directed.
- I Know Something’s Starting Right Now – Ariel’s Halle Bailey, Ursula’s Melissa McCarthy, King Triton’s Jonah Hauer-King, and more cast members discuss the movie’s casting process and the making of The Little Mermaid.
- Down Where It’s Wetter – Dip your toes into the virtual ocean and learn about how the breathtaking underwater world was created with visual effects, imagination and a lot of talented artists.
- Explore That Shore Up Above – From Prince Eric’s castle to the beach, explore the above-the-sea locations and the elaborate production design behind them.
- Do What The Music Say – Discover how legendary composer Alan Menken teamed up with Lin- Manuel Miranda to write new songs to accompany the original classics
- Song Breakdowns
- Wild Unchartered Waters – Prince Eric, played by Jonah Hauer-King, gets his own song, written by Alan Menken and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Go behind the song, from the writing to the recording, to the filming on a practical ship.
- Under the Sea – Get a first-hand look at how professional dancers helped bring director Rob Marshall’s vision to life as they stood in for the various animated sea creatures that sing and dance in this showstopping number.
- Kiss The Girl – Float along and get a frog’s-eye view of the beautiful set built to film the live-action version of this classic song.
- Poor Unfortunate Souls – Join Melissa McCarthy (Ursula) as she takes us on the journey of making her character’s signature song.
- Featurettes
- The Scuttlebutt On Sidekicks – Dive in and meet Sebastian, Flounder, and Scuttle, who not only have their own song, “The Scuttlebutt,” but also fresh looks as they work hard to make sure Ariel and Eric kiss before Ursula’s deadline.
- Passing The Dinglehopper – Ariel met Ariel when Halle Bailey worked with Jodi Benson — the voice of Ariel in the original animated movie — who appears in a clever cameo in the live-action film.
- Bloopers – Laugh along with the cast as they have the time of their lives making The Little Mermaid.
The Little Mermaid reboot will be available to purchase on digital from July 25th 2023. As for its Disney Plus streaming release date, we expect that to take place alongside its digital release which is approximately 60 days theatrical window. Although, Avatar 2 was released on streaming much later from its digital release, that will not be the case with Little Mermaid. Even if it doesn’t come out on 25th July, it will surely come out well before mid-August.
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