The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea

About The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea

The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea is a 2000 animated film produced by Walt Disney Television Animation. In the sequel to the 1989 Disney classic, the story revolves around Ariel's daughter Melody, who is eager to explore the sea but must hide her mermaid heritage in response to a threat from Ariel's old enemy, Morgana. Defying her mother's instructions, Melody sets off on an adventure to unlock the secrets of her past.

Making / Production

Produced by Leslie Hough and David Lovegren, the film was directed by Jim Kammerud and Brian Smith. The screenplay was written by Elise D'Amico and Temple Mathews. The creators ensured to maintain the beloved elements from the original film whilst introducing new characters and conflicts.

Actors

• Jodi Benson voiced Ariel. Continuing her iconic role from the original film, Benson lends her voice with the same warmth and charm that made Ariel a beloved character.
• Tara Strong voiced Melody, Ariel's adventurous and curious daughter. Strong brings depth and relatability to the character of Melody
• Pat Carroll reprised her role as the villain, this time as Morgana, Ursula's sister. Carroll brings a unique sense of malice and humor to Morgana.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This is one of the few Disney direct-to-video sequels that the villainess who is a sibling of a previous antagonist.
• The film includes several nods to the original film, including a version of the song "Part of Your World".
• Originally, the film was going to include a son for Ariel, but this was changed to a daughter to create a stronger parallel with the original movie.

Awards

The movie didn't win any notable awards.

Quotes

• "Sometimes it's better to be alone, than to feel alone when you're not." - Melody
• "Oh, but what I would give to be up there, warm in the sun, away from these dark waters. I'd be human, if I could." - Melody
• "You forget, Morgana. I've never been much of a damsel in distress." - Ariel

Music, Soundtrack

• "Down to the Sea" - an uplifting ensemble song
• "For A Moment" - a duet sung by Ariel and Melody
• "Tip and Dash" - a comedic song performed by Melody's friends