The Little Mermaid is a Disney franchise which includes original 1989 film The Little Mermaid, its sequel, The Little Mermaid 2: Return to the Sea, a prequel The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Beginning, live-action remake The Little Mermaid (2023), which will be released in 2023. Also it includes musical television special created for ABC The Little Mermaid Live! and prequel TV show The Little Mermaid (TV series).