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When Disney announced the remake, many fans anticipated a film that would capture the enchantment of the original 1989 animated classic. Disney's marketing emphasized the film's potential to be "incredible" and "magical," with the goal of creating a visual and emotional spectacle that would resonate with both new audiences and longtime fans.
However, as the film’s opening weekend unfolded, not everyone received it with the enthusiasm Disney had hoped. Instead of viral TikTok videos of children's joyful reactions to seeing a Black Ariel (which many expected as a positive representation), the internet's focus shifted toward chaos and controversy.