The King of Kings vs The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning

The King of Kings has the higher audience score (8.6/10 against 6.7/10 for The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning). The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning is the shorter watch at 1h 17m compared with 1h 44m. The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning is the older of the two (2008 against 2025). Both are animation, family movies, so they suit a similar mood. Both feature Jim Cummings.

The King of Kings posterThe King of Kings2025 VS The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning posterThe Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning2008
The King of KingsThe Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning
Audience score★ 8.6/10★ 6.7/10
Year20252008
Length1h 44m1h 17m
GenresAdventure, Animation, Drama, Family, FantasyAnimation, Family
Country––
DirectorJang Seong-hoPeggy Holmes
Main castFred Tatasciore, Jim Cummings, James Arnold Taylor, Dee Bradley Baker, Oscar IsaacJim Cummings, Kari Wahlgren, Tara Strong, Kevin Michael Richardson, Jodi Benson

Synopsis

The King of Kings

Charles Dickens tells his young son Walter the greatest story ever told, and what begins as a bedtime tale becomes a life-changing journey. Through vivid imagination, the boy walks alongside Jesus, witnessing His miracles, facing His trials, and understanding His ultimate sacrifice.

The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning

Follow Ariel's adventures before she gave up her fins for true love. When Ariel wasn't singing with her sisters, she spent time with her mother, Queen Athena. Ariel is devastated when Athena is killed by pirates, and after King Triton outlaws all singing. Along with pals Flounder and Sebastian, Ariel sets off in hopes of changing her father's decision to ban music from the kingdom.

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