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Little Mermaid

What is little mermaid?

· James MacDonald

Key facts

Title The Little Mermaid[3]
Author Hans Christian Andersen[3]
First publication 1837[3]
Disney film release 1989[1]

The Little Mermaid refers to both a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, published in 1837, and Disney’s popular 1989 animated film adaptation. A live-action version, The Little Mermaid (2023 Film), was also released.

Context

The Little Mermaid is a well-known story with roots in Danish folklore [3]. Disney’s adaptation significantly increased the story’s global recognition [2].

Documented claims

  • The story was popularized by Disney with its 1989 animated film. [2]
  • The original story has different titles. [3]

Questions and answers

Who wrote the original story?

Hans Christian Andersen wrote the original fairy tale, first published in 1837 [3].

When did the Disney film come out?

Disney released its animated musical fantasy film in 1989 [1].

Sources

  1. the little mermaid Facts For Kids — diy.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. 11 Facts About <em>The Little Mermaid</em> — mentalfloss.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Top 10 Facts About The Little Mermaid (2023) film! — funkidslive.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Entertainment