Is Ariel coming back?

Ariel is currently airing on Disney Junior; the next episode airs on 2026-05-12.

The series is an adventure and children’s music show that premiered on June 28, 2024. It follows Ariel as she embarks on fun-filled, action-packed mermaid adventures with her friends. Driven by a deep and unending curiosity about the world around her, Ariel discovers land treasures, like a big floppy hat, squeaky rubber ducky, and whisk, which she collects and keeps safe in her crystal cavern. Sometimes, Ariel uses the treasures to help solve problems. With each discovery, Ariel is filled with joy, and her mermaid tail, which changes colors depending on her emotions, lights up and shimmers.

The cast includes Mykal-Michelle Harris as Ariel, Cruz Flateau as Fernie, Gracen Newton as Flounder, Elizabeth Phoenix Caro as Lucia, Taye Diggs as King Triton, Kevin Michael Richardson as Sebastian, Dana Heath as Ayanna, and Jessica M. Adams as Alanna. The show has a runtime of 15 minutes per episode.