And it’s adding one more to its roster with the 2023 remake of1989’s “The Little Mermaid.

He’s blocking her from her being free,” Bardem said.

And it’s that story that the cast and crew worked together to give new life to.

Halle Bailey posing

What makes this Little Mermaid different?

One beautiful difference is that the cast is far more diverse than we’ve seen in the past.

Everyone deserves to see themselves on screen."

Scuttle, Flounder, and Ariel examining fork

The film also worked to make the characters more complex and authentic.

You’ve tethered that these are real people … That’s the big difference."

One of the ways they brought that humanity to the film was by further developing the love story.

Prince Eric and Ariel lying on beach

The audience gets to know Prince Eric more in this version.

“Their relationship feels earnt.

They both felt like they were teaching each other things.

They were excited and fascinated by each other’s worlds,” Hauer-King said.

“The Little Mermaid” opens exclusively in theaters on May 26.