The stakes rise when Merliah's surfing rival, Kylie Morgan, is tricked into stealing Merliah's magical necklace, which inadvertently frees the villainous Eris from her whirlpool prison. To save Oceana and stop Eris from usurping the throne, Merliah must team up with her friends—both human and sea—to complete the ceremony and embrace her true identity as a princess while still chasing her surfing dreams. Key Characters & Cast

Merliah’s mother and ruler of Oceana.

Merliah’s loyal dolphin and sea lion companions. Production and Technical Upgrades

The primary antagonist and Merliah’s aunt, who uses spells to manifest people's worst nightmares.

Barbie in A Mermaid Tale 2 (2012): A Surf-and-Sea Sequel Released on March 6, 2012, serves as the 22nd entry in the Barbie film series. Directed by William Lau and written by Elise Allen, this direct-to-DVD sequel continues the journey of Merliah Summers, the half-human, half-mermaid surfing champion from Malibu. Plot Summary: The Best of Both Worlds

Merliah's mermaid tail was redesigned to look more "dolphin-inspired" for more natural movement in water scenes.

Merliah's competitive rival turned ally.