Purl was an upcoming, experimental Pixar animated short film from the new SparkShorts division of the studio. It was directed by Kristen Lester and produced by Gillian Libbert-Duncan. It will have a limited release alongside The Little Mermaid at the El Capitan Theater from January 18 - 24, 2019. It will premier on Disney's new direct-to-consumer streaming service Disney+ in late 2009.