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Contrary to some sensational claims, the true expenses behind The Little Mermaid are grounded in detailed financial reports rather than inflated rumor. Early reports from two years ago suggested Disney was sinking around $300 million into the film. Now, new data indicates that the total expenditure—combining production, filming, and post-production costs—is closer to $380 million, based on filings from Sand Castle Pictures Limited, a UK-based entity created by Disney for the film’s UK-based filming operations.