The Little Mermaid: Arielвђ™s Beginning (2008) -

: Voiced by Samuel E. Wright in his final film role before his death in 2021.

: Voiced by Sally Field , the film’s primary antagonist who seeks Sebastian’s job as the King's attaché. The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Beginning (2008)

is a 2008 direct-to-video animated prequel released by Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment. Directed by Peggy Holmes, the film explores the origins of Ariel and the underwater kingdom of Atlantica one year prior to the events of the original 1989 classic. Plot Summary : Voiced by Samuel E