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International Slump and the Revenue Outlook
International revenue — crucial for breaking even on such an expensive project — continues to fall short. While Aladdin managed a strong overseas run that nearly doubled its domestic earnings, The Little Mermaid is projected to earn less than half of that overseas. This deficiency reduces its potential for profitability considerably.
Given the numbers, industry analysts suggest that The Little Mermaid would need to gross around $750 million to $800 million worldwide** to break even. Unfortunately, current trends indicate that hitting this mark is unlikely, especially with the international markets showing no signs of bouncing back.