The Little Mermaid

The film follows a young reporter named Cam Harrison and his relative, Elle, who encounter a mermaid named Elizabeth held captive in a circus tank. After discovering that a magician named Locke has stolen the creature's freedom, the duo attempts to rescue her. This narrative is framed as a story told by a grandmother to her skeptical granddaughters.

Directed by Chris Bouchard and Blake Harris, this movie marks the first in a chronological sequence of films for the directors, followed by Anastasia: Once Upon a Time in 2020. The screenplay was written by Blake Harris. The cast features Poppy Drayton, Shirley MacLaine, Loreto Peralta, William Moseley, Gina Gershon, and Shanna Collins.

Produced in the United States by Kingsway Productions, MVP Studios, and Conglomerate Media, the project had a budget of 5 million USD. It earned 3 million USD at the worldwide box office, meaning it did not recover its production costs. Audience reception was mixed, with a rating of 4.3/10 from 9,900 votes on IMDb and a score of 5/10 from 868 votes on TMDB.