Rewritten ‘The Little Mermaid’ Coming to Disney+ This Month

Another property inspired by the original The Little Mermaid (1989) and its 2023 live-action remake is coming to Disney+ this month. On Tuesday, Disney Junior announced that the second season of its animated series, Ariel: The Little Mermaid, will be available on streaming services soon.

Season Two of Ariel: The Little Mermaid Coming to Disney+

Ariel, Flounder, and Sebastian in a promo image for 'Disney Jr.'s Ariel.' — Credit: Disney

The first season of Disney Junior’s Ariel: The Little Mermaid, “Mermaid Tales,” invited young viewers on adventures “Under the Sea” with eight-year-old Ariel (Mykal-Michelle Harris). The future Disney Princess attends magic camp with her “tauntie Ursula” (voiced by Glee star Amber Riley) and learns about her Caribbean-inspired home.

Disney consulted Dr. Patricia Saunders, professor of English and hemispheric Caribbean studies and director of graduate studies at the University of Miami, for the most accurate depiction of Caribbean culture.

The second season, “Crystal Cavern,” premiered on Disney Junior in November. Ariel, Flounder (Gracen Newton), Sebastian (Kevin Michael Richardson), and friends explore a magical new undersea realm called the Crystal World.

They embark on several magical adventures and meet new undersea pals like the adventurous mermaid Akiko (Kai Zen) and her crystal axolotl, Axyl. Jodi Benson, who voiced the original animated Ariel, guest stars in this season as Marina Neptina, the young mermaid’s favorite singer.

Under stage lights, a woman in a bright green dress gently pats a large, fluffy white and gray dog sitting in a wooden boat—reminiscent of Jodi Benson’s performances at Hollywood Studios in The Little Mermaid. — Credit: Disney

On Tuesday, Disney Junior announced that the second season of Ariel: The Little Mermaid will debut on Disney+ on January 28.

Our vision is crystal clear! 💎✨

Season 2 of Disney Jr.’s Ariel: The Little Mermaid is coming to #DisneyPlus Jan 28th.

Our vision is crystal clear! 💎✨

Season 2 of Disney Jr.'s Ariel: The Little Mermaid is coming to #DisneyPlus Jan 28th. pic.twitter.com/1OWAv6nszS

— Disney Jr. (@DisneyJr) January 27, 2026

Listen to the Soundtrack

A cheerful animated mermaid reminiscent of Halle Bailey's The Little Mermaid, with dark skin, red hair, and a pink and turquoise outfit, stands in front of a colorful backdrop. She wears a pearl necklace and a seashell headpiece, smiling with her arms outstretched. — Credit: Disney

Like the original Little Mermaid film, the Disney Junior series is packed with heartwarming music that little ones are sure to love. The first-season soundtrack is already widely available, and the second-season soundtrack will be released across all digital platforms on January 30.

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