Are Triton and Ursula siblings after all?

The live-action of ‘The Little Mermaid’ is already in theaters and features the actress and singer Halle Bailey in the role of the protagonist. In addition to the artist, the cast has other renowned names such as Melissa McCarthy giving life to Ursula, the story’s iconic villain, and Javier Bardemwho is playing King Triton, Ariel’s father.

SPOILER ALERT!

Many theories on the internet always pointed out that there is a kinship between Ursula and King Triton, as this would explain the hatred between them and the antagonist’s desire to become the queen of the seven seas. The new version of Disney’s classic 1989 animation brought an answer to these diverse theories.

The remake confirms what was implied in the animation: the two are brothers! During the film, the villain calls Triton brother at various times, including when he meets Ariel, he calls himself her aunt. It is worth remembering that McCarthy had already revealed this information in some interviews to publicize the feature.

Many fans felt that this relationship would be further explored in live-action and could even explain the fact that Ursula was expelled from the palace, as well as the physical differences between them. However, the production only makes it clear that the villain is Triton’s sister and that she is plotting against her own family.

The musical version of the story ends up revealing many more details about the brothers’ past than the live-action one. Right at the beginning of the plot, this family bond between Triton and Ursula is already presented, as well as explaining that after the death of their father, Atlantis would have to be divided equally between the two and both should command the sea with the help of their items. magic: the trident and the magic conch of Nautilus. However, power went to Ursula’s head, which made her try with magic to remove her brother from the throne. The plan didn’t work out and she ended up being banished from the castle.