The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea
This direct-to-video Disney sequel follows Ariel and Eric's daughter Melody, who secretly longs for the sea and is lured into danger by Morgana, a villain cut from the same cloth as Ursula. The peril is mild by most standards, but the villainess and a couple of tense underwater moments may unsettle very young or sensitive viewers.
A comfortable watch for kids aged 5 and up, especially fans of the original who are ready for a slightly spookier side character.
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Morgana crashes Melody's christening and holds the baby over a shark's open mouth to threaten Ariel and Eric; sets the villain's menacing tone right away.
Viewers get their first sustained look at Morgana and her shark sidekick Undertow; kids who found Ursula frightening will likely react similarly here.
A menacing shark pursues and lunges at other characters in multiple scenes; no injuries, but the chases are tense.