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The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning
Peggy Holmes · Film · 2008
You loved the way The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning balanced the heavy weight of personal loss against the defiant, transformative power of art.
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The source
The Little Mermaid
John Musker · Film · 1989
Adaptation
The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea
Film · 2000
Books on the same thread
Frozen (Little Golden Book)
RH Disney · Book · 2014
Much like the sisterly bonds found in The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning, this story highlights the lengths to which siblings will go to protect one another through magical adversity.
Ultimate Sticker Book: Frozen: More Than 60 Reusable Full-Color Stickers
DK · Book · 2014
Fans of the spirited characters in The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning will enjoy engaging with these iconic sisters through interactive play that celebrates their unique magic and enduring friendship.
Daughter of the Forest
Juliet Marillier · Book · 2000
If you appreciated the family struggle and sacrifice in The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning, you will be drawn to this tale of a sister fighting against a curse for her family.
Remarkably Bright Creatures
Shelby Van Pelt · Book · 2022
This story mirrors the emotional core of The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning, exploring how characters navigate deep grief and find unexpected connections while working within a marine environment.
Series on the same thread
Your Lie in April
Series · 2014
This narrative perfectly captures the spirit of The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning by showing how a character who has lost their voice or passion finds healing through musical expression.
The Apothecary Diaries
Series · 2023
If you enjoyed the palace intrigue and the challenge of defying rigid authority in The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning, you will appreciate this clever protagonist navigating a restrictive royal environment.
Galavant
Dan Fogelman · Series · 2015
This musical comedy shares the whimsical yet driven tone of The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning, focusing on a hero determined to reclaim his life after a devastating personal loss.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Series · 2019
The bond between siblings and the drive to overcome a tragic family loss in The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning are echoed in this perilous journey to save a cursed sister.
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Tenderfoot TV & Audacy · Podcast · 2023
Much like the emotional quest for truth in The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning, this investigation follows a determined effort to find answers regarding a mysterious disappearance and family tragedy.
CounterClock
Audiochuck · Podcast · 2025
If the search for closure following a tragic loss in The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning resonated with you, this deep dive into historical mysteries will provide a similar sense of resolution.
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Common questions
Is The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning a sequel to the 1989 movie?
No, The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning is a prequel. It explores Ariel's life before the events of the 1989 film, focusing on her relationship with Queen Athena and the period when King Triton outlawed music in the kingdom of Atlantica.
What is the correct order to watch The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning and the other films?
To follow the chronological timeline of Ariel's life, you should watch The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning first. This is followed by the original 1989 movie, The Little Mermaid, and finally the sequel, The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea.
Does The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning explain why music was banned in the kingdom?
Yes, The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning depicts the tragedy of Queen Athena being killed by pirates. Following this event, King Triton is devastated and decides to outlaw all singing and music throughout the kingdom, which prompts Ariel to take action to reverse his decision.
Are Flounder and Sebastian in The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning?
Yes, Flounder and Sebastian are featured as characters in The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning. They accompany Ariel on her journey as she attempts to change her father's mind and bring music back to the kingdom after it was banned by King Triton.