Based on Hans Christian Andersens 1837 fairy tale, DisneysThe Little Mermaidintroduced many of us to Ariel, the youngest daughter of King Triton.First released in theaters in 1989,the film emerged a beloved classic and led to a renaissance for animated features. More importantly, it inspired children everywhere to find their own voices and their own identities and dare to discover where they fit into the world.InMay 2023, Disney debuts a new version ofThe Little Mermaidfor audiences worldwide. Although Ariels siren song has been heardmany timesfor over three decades, audiences are ready to be entranced and inspired all over again.