The Little Mermaid (1989) May 2026

The film's soundtrack, composed by with lyrics by Howard Ashman , is considered a masterpiece that defined the modern Disney formula.

Despite warnings from her father, King Triton , Ariel falls in love with Prince Eric after saving him from a shipwreck. The Little Mermaid (1989)

After a climactic battle where Eric defeats a monstrously enlarged Ursula, Triton realizes Ariel's devotion and permanently transforms her into a human so she can marry Eric. Musical Innovation The film's soundtrack, composed by with lyrics by