Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- gentle
- playful
- earnest
- family movie night
- children's viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly regarded this direct-to-video sequel as a weak and unnecessary continuation with thin storytelling and limited appeal beyond young children.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Melody, Ariel's daughter, becomes the new child protagonist while Ariel returns to the sea and her earlier identity.
The locket showing Atlantica prompts Melody to run away and search for the truth about her origins.
Melody's runaway search and Ariel's pursuit of her create the central family conflict before they face Morgana together.
Morgana, Ursula's sister, attempts to succeed where Ursula failed by taking control of the ocean.
Films like The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea, and why
The Little Mermaid
Shared animated fairy-tale fantasy, underwater adventure, family themes, and musical storytelling.
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
Shared Disney animated fantasy, child-centered adventure, comic sidekicks, and a threatening magical villain.
Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World
Shared direct-to-video animated sequel format, family adventure, musical elements, and a young protagonist seeking identity.
The Princess and the Frog
Shared colorful animated fantasy, parent-child conflict, magical worlds, and comedic family entertainment.
Movie Details
- Director
- Jim Kammerud
- Release Date
- 2000-01-23
- Runtime
- 75 min
- Rating
- 6.4 / 10 (1823)
Cast
- Jodi Benson
- Samuel E. Wright
- Tara Strong
- Pat Carroll
- Buddy Hackett
- Kenneth Mars
- Max Casella
- Stephen Furst
- Rob Paulsen
- Clancy Brown
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Disney Plus
- Rent
- Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea about?
- Ariel's rebellious daughter enters the underwater world to uncover her heritage while a new sea witch threatens Atlantica.
- What is The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea as mild.
- What did critics think of The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea?
- Critics broadly regarded this direct-to-video sequel as a weak and unnecessary continuation with thin storytelling and limited appeal beyond young children.
- Which films are like The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea?
- Films with a similar feel include The Little Mermaid, The Lion King II: Simba's Pride, Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World, and The Princess and the Frog.
- How long is The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea?
- The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea runs 75 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea?
- In United States, The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea streams on Disney Plus.
In Ember's collections
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- Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure2001
- The Land Before Time IX: Journey to Big Water2002
- Atlantis: Milo's Return2003
- The Little Mermaid1989
- Frozen II2019
- The Swan Princess: Princess Tomorrow, Pirate Today!2016
- The Return of Jafar1994
- The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning2008
- Finding Dory2016
- Barbie as the Island Princess2007
