The Little Mermaid · 1989–2008
How to Watch The Little Mermaid in Order
To watch The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning, start with The Little Mermaid.
Watch The Little Mermaid in release order for a first viewing — start with The Little Mermaid (1989). There are 3 films, released between 1989–2008. That is 3.9 hours of viewing.
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0 of 3 watched- 1The Little Mermaid1989Essential83m
- 2The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea2000Essential75m
- 3The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning2008Essential77m
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TMDB user score- 1The Little Mermaid19897.4
- 2The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning20086.7
- 3The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea20006.4
Frequently asked questions
What is the correct order to watch The Little Mermaid?
For a first viewing, watch The Little Mermaid in release order, starting with The Little Mermaid (1989) and ending with The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning (2008). That is the order the story was written to be discovered in.
How many The Little Mermaid films are there?
There are 3 The Little Mermaid films.
Where should a first-time viewer start with The Little Mermaid?
Start with The Little Mermaid, released in 1989. It introduces the characters and setting the later films build on.
How long does it take to watch all of The Little Mermaid?
Watching every The Little Mermaid film takes 3.9 hours.
Last updated September 25, 2026