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Ariel, also known as Disney Jr.'s Ariel and Ariel – The Little Mermaid beginning in its second season, is an American animated television series produced by Wild Canary Animation for Disney Jr. that premiered on June 27, 2024. The series is inspired by "The Little Mermaid" by Hans Christian Andersen, the 1989 animated film by Walt Disney Animation Studios, and the 2023 live-action remake. The series was renewed for a second season in June 2025. The second season premiered on November 10, 2025.