Is The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea scary?

Only a little. The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.

How gory is The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea?

No gore and some violence. Squeamish viewers are fine here.

What is The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea rated, and is it OK for kids?

For most kids, yes. No swearing and a few tense moments, in line with the G.

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The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea (2000)

Film · 1h 15m · Rated G

Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family

A young princess, unaware of her mermaid heritage, ventures into the whimsical sea and makes new friends.

Wholesome humor. A family watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Disney+.

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The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea parents guide

No swearing and a few tense moments, about what a G should carry.

Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated G.

Scare: Mildly scary; A few tense or eerie moments.
Jump scares: A couple; One or two sudden jolts.
Gore: No gore
Violence: Some violence; Some fighting or peril.
Sex and nudity: None noted
Language: None noted

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Three questions

Is The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea scary?: Only a little. The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea?: No gore and some violence. Squeamish viewers are fine here.
What is The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea rated, and is it OK for kids?: For most kids, yes. No swearing and a few tense moments, in line with the G.

What is The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea about?

Set several years after the first film, Ariel and Prince Eric are happily married with a daughter, Melody. In order to protect Melody from the Sea Witch, Morgana, they have not told her about her mermaid heritage. Melody is curious and ventures into the sea, where she meets new friends. But will she become a pawn in Morgana's quest to take control of the ocean from King Triton?

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.