The 1990 movie The Little Mermaid which started the Disney Renaissance period gets a live action remake and the movie has been given a PG are rating in the UK for mild threat.

The movie stars Halle Bailey as the mermaid Arial who has previously who was previously seen in the 2006 movie Last Holiday abd will be seen in the musical version of The Colour Purple~2023 coming later this year.

The movie also stars Melissa McCarthy who has previously starred in Spy and Thunder Force.

Rob Marshall directs the remake who has previously directed Memoirs of a Geisha and Mary Poppins Returns.

Movie Synopsis

The youngest of King Triton's daughters, Ariel is a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. Longing to find out more about the world beyond the sea, Ariel visits the surface and falls for the dashing Prince Eric. Following her heart, she makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to experience life on land.

BBFC certificate breakdown.

• Title: The Little Mermaid~2023
• BBFC age rating: PG Certificate
• Reason: mild threat
• Release date: 26th May 2023
• Runtime: 135 minutes (2 hour 15 minutes)
• The movie is being released into movie theatres
• Directed by:
  • Rob Marshall
• Starring:
  • Halle Bailey
  • Melissa McCarthy
  • Javier Bardem

BBFC movie page

Check out the new trailer and poster for upcoming movie The Little Mermaid which can seen in full if you scroll down this page.

Watch and you'll see, - Some day I'll be, - Part of your world! - - Watch the new trailer for #TheLittleMermaid and see the movie in theatres May 26! pic.twitter.com/Pqg5LLL4cI

— Walt Disney Studios (@DisneyStudios) March 13, 2023

Movie breakdown

• The movie is directed by Rob Marshall
• It stars Halle Bailey and Jonah Hauer-King among others.
• And has a release date in the UK of 26th May 2023
• While the North American release date is set for 26th May 2023

Synopsis for The Little Mermaid

The youngest of King Triton"s daughters, Ariel is a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. Longing to find out more about the world beyond the sea, Ariel visits the surface and falls for the dashing Prince Eric. Following her heart, she makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to experience life on land.

Check out the Salty Popcorn movie page for more information on this upcoming film.

A new poster has been released for upcoming movie The Little Mermaid which can seen in full if you scroll down this page.

Movie breakdown

• The movie is directed by Rob Marshall
• It stars Halle Bailey and Jonah Hauer-King among others.
• And has a release date in the UK of 26th May 2023
• While the North American release date is set for 26th May 2023

Synopsis for The Little Mermaid

The youngest of King Triton"s daughters, Ariel is a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. Longing to find out more about the world beyond the sea, Ariel visits the surface and falls for the dashing Prince Eric. Following her heart, she makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to experience life on land.

Check out the Salty Popcorn movie page for more information on this upcoming film.

Check out the new teaser trailer for upcoming movie The Little Mermaid which can seen in full if you scroll down this page.

Continuing the #Disney100 celebration with this new look at #TheLittleMermaid! Just 100 days until it arrives in theatres! pic.twitter.com/Fb8G6QHLAf

— Walt Disney Studios (@DisneyStudios) February 15, 2023

Movie breakdown

• The movie is directed by Rob Marshall
• It stars Halle Bailey and Jonah Hauer-King among others.
• And has a release date in the UK of 26th May 2023
• While the North American release date is set for 26th May 2023

Synopsis for The Little Mermaid

The youngest of King Triton"s daughters, Ariel is a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. Longing to find out more about the world beyond the sea, Ariel visits the surface and falls for the dashing Prince Eric. Following her heart, she makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to experience life on land.

Check out the Salty Popcorn movie page for more information on this upcoming film.