The Little Mermaid

The Little Mermaid

Melissa McCarthy Brings Ursula Song to CinemaCon

Disney fans were in for a treat at CinemaCon as they got to see a sneak peek of Melissa McCarthy's portrayal of Ursula in the upcoming live-action adaptation of "The Little Mermaid". The comedic actress showed off her singing chops by performing the iconic villain's song, "Poor Unfortunate Souls".

The film, directed by Rob Marshall, also stars Halle Bailey as Ariel, Javier Bardem as King Triton, and Awkwafina as Scuttle. Fans are eagerly anticipating the release of the film, which is set to hit theaters on May 26, 2023.

Disney's Live-Action Adaptations

"The Little Mermaid" is just one of many live-action adaptations that Disney has in the works. Other upcoming releases include "Cruella", "Peter Pan & Wendy", and "The Lion King 2". Disney's live-action adaptations have been a box office success, with films like "Beauty and the Beast" and "The Lion King" grossing over $1 billion worldwide.

Disney fans can't wait to see what the studio has in store for them next, and "The Little Mermaid" is sure to be a hit with audiences of all ages.