Mermaid (2026)

A kid chasing a mermaid dream and a drag queen who’s done hoping accidentally save each other — and the internet argues about the singing and the CGI the whole way.

Crowd Score: 7/10

Director: Fia Perera
Genre: Drama
Rated: N/A
Duration: N/A

Who Is It For?

If you like intimate dramas where the premise is a metaphor for grief and identity (not a plot gimmick), Mermaid is for you. It’s also a good pick if you enjoy films that let two outsiders build a fragile, life-saving bond without turning it into a speech. Expect more feelings and atmosphere than big swings.

Vibe Match

A24-adjacent found-family drama meets a fairy-tale metaphor (in the most human, not magical, way).

What People Are Saying

I just need to know what decides what fish are sentient and which are not
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I want a prequel about the trail of destruction King Triton must have left behind him to end up with so many daughters of such assorted races.
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Lin Manuel Miranda has to be stopped, that scuttle rap was ROUGH
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I really loved the scene where Eric is pointing out the star constellations to Ariel... It was such a beautiful improvement from the original version.
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I just need to know what decides what fish are sentient and which are not
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