Friday Matinee: The Little Mermaid (2023)

This live-action remake of the The Little Mermaid tells the enchanting tale of Ariel, a spirited young mermaid, who wishes to find out more about the world beyond the sea. Against her father’s wishes, Ariel visits the surface and falls in love with a prince.  Although forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel makes a deal with the evil sea witch to trade her beautiful voice for human legs – putting her life and her father’s crown in danger. Starring Halle Bailey, Jonah Hauer-King, Melissa McCarthy and Javier Bardem.