The Little Mermaid is a fairy tale written by Hans Christian Andersen, a famous Danish author who is most known for his fairy tales. The story follows the journey of a young mermaid princess who is willing to give up her life in the sea as a mermaid to gain a human soul. The original story takes place under the sea, in the kingdom of Atlantica that is supposedly located in Denmark, where Hans Christian Andersen is from. However, when it comes to the Disney version of the story, the location seems to be different. There are multiple versions and opinions on where the film takes place. According to an article by Planet Mermaid, the Little Mermaid is set in the Mediterranean sea, with Eric’s castle being located on one of the islands. On the other hand, Screen Rant suggests that the live-action Little Mermaid is set in a new location, one that is distinct from the one in the animated classic, and is reminiscent of a Caribbean atmosphere. The live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid was filmed in Sardinia, Italy. Therefore, while the original story takes place in Denmark, the location of the Disney version and the live-action adaptation is not entirely clear and has been subject to different interpretations.