When it comes to the best Disney movies,The Little Mermaidremains a fan favorite to this day.

For audiences who are fans of the original, checking out this one is a must.

Bailey is perfectly cast, with a voice to match Bensons animated Ariel.

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Ariel and Eric (Rob Paulsen) now have a daughter named Melody (Tara Strong).

The story is emotionally compelling thanks to the inclusion of Ariels late mother, and how that shapes her.

Aquamarine features all the perfect summer 2000s vibes in terms of style and aesthetic.

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From her blue-streaked hair and starfish earrings to her ability to turn a t-shirt into a dress?

Aquamarine is a fashion icon.

Its undeniably cheesy, but in the best way possible.

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As a young boy, Allen (Tom Hanks) is rescued by a mermaid while drowning.

She must avoid getting her legs wet to make it keep her secret.

Aquamanis a visual feast, with meticulously detailed underwater VFX, creating a vast and mystical aquatic environment.

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Visionary directorHayao Miyazaki, who also founded the studio, delivered another hit with the fantasy adventurePonyo.

After falling in love with Sosuke, Ponyo wishes to permanently be human.

PonyoandThe Little Mermaidclearly share many narrative similarities.

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Both feature a sea princess who falls in love with a human and wants to live on the land.

Neverland is full of exciting and thrilling surprises, like the Lost Boys and the Tick-Tocking Crocodile.

It is also home to Disneys very first mermaids, who Peter takes Wendy to meet.

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In the town of Portorosso, he meets and befriends Alberto (Jack Dylan Grazer).

With town-wide prejudice against sea monsters, he tries to keep his true form secret.

Perfect viewing for the whole family.

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Jodi Benson as Ariel with her sisters in ‘The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Beginning’

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Daryl Hannah with her hands on Tom Hanks' collar as they stare at one another in Splash.

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Aquaman (Jason Momoa) prepares for battle in Aquaman (2018)

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Ponyo flying to the sky in Studio Ghibli’s ‘Ponyo’

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Peter and Wendy flying through the air in 1953’s Peter Pan

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Sea monster Luca looks at his hand in awe as he transforms into a human in Pixar’s Luca

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