🎬 The Thirteenth Year 2 (2025)
👉 Chez Starbuck, Justin Jon Ross, Courtnee Draper
Growing up is tough. Growing fins? That’s a whole different story. The Thirteenth Year 2 dives back into the magical world of Disney’s cult-favorite coming-of-age tale, blending fantasy, heartfelt drama, and plenty of ocean-soaked adventure.
Chez Starbuck returns as Cody Griffin, the once-ordinary boy who discovered on his thirteenth birthday that he wasn’t so ordinary after all. With shimmering scales, newly sprouted gills, and a mysterious pull toward the sea, Cody learned the truth about his heritage: his birthmother is a mermaid, and he belongs to two worlds at once. Now older and more confident, Cody must face the reality of what it truly means to embrace both sides of his identity.
Life on land still offers challenges — from hiding his abilities to navigating teenage pressures — but life beneath the waves is even more complicated. Cody discovers that the merfolk world is not just a fantasy; it has rules, dangers, and responsibilities he never imagined. Torn between living a normal life with his adoptive family and following his destiny in the ocean, Cody must make choices that will shape not only his future, but also the bond between humans and mermaids.
Luckily, Cody isn’t alone. His quirky, nerdy best friend Jess (Justin Jon Ross) is still by his side, providing comic relief, loyal support, and the occasional harebrained plan to keep Cody’s secret from getting out. Courtnee Draper returns as Sam, Cody’s steadfast girlfriend, whose empathy and courage help him ride the waves of change. Together, they remind Cody that no matter where he belongs, true friendship and love are anchors that keep him grounded.
Filled with splashy special effects, underwater wonder, and that unmistakable late-’90s Disney charm updated for a new generation, The Thirteenth Year 2 is more than just a sequel — it’s a story about identity, family, and learning to swim against the current.
Magical, heartfelt, and adventurous, it shows that growing up is never easy… especially when your greatest destiny begins beneath the sea.
