The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Beginning (2008)

The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Beginning (2008) gives us a peek into Ariel’s life before she met Prince Eric or swam to the surface 🌊👑. This prequel takes us way back to when Ariel was just a curious mermaid living under her dad’s strict rules — and yep, music was completely banned in Atlantica 😱🎵.

King Triton shut down all music after losing his queen (Ariel’s mom 💔), so everything became, well… kinda boring. But Ariel? She’s got music in her soul, and no royal rule is going to stop her from exploring the ocean’s rhythm. With help from her sisters, Sebastian, and a hidden underground music club (yes, seriously!), she finds her voice — literally and emotionally 🎶✨.

The movie’s got colorful animation, fun underwater scenes, and lots of sister moments — which is super cute if you’ve ever wondered what life was like in the royal mer-family 👭🐠. The villain, Marina Del Rey (not the singer 😅), is more silly than scary, but she adds drama and flair.

Ariel’s Beginning is all about finding your spark, even in tough times. If you love mermaids, music, and stories about being true to yourself, this one’s worth diving into 🐚💖🌟