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Projection models indicate a 61% drop in box office earnings for The Little Mermaid during its second weekend — a steep decline reminiscent of blockbuster superhero movies rather than typical family fare. To put that into perspective, the film is estimated to pull in around $37 million this weekend, competing against high-profile releases like Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
Such a drop suggests waning audience interest and poor legs at the box office. For comparison, Disney's live-action adaptation Aladdin opened with similar figures but retained a 53% hold into its second weekend, which allowed it to sustain good performance domestically and overseas. The Little Mermaid, on the other hand, is struggling to maintain momentum, especially in international markets.