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Perhaps the most striking aspect of The Little Mermaid’s opening is its international reception. Originally, projections estimated around $80 million for overseas markets, but that figure has steadily declined, and actual numbers paint a disturbing picture: the film opened to fewer than $70 million internationally.
This figure is especially troubling when comparing it to previous Disney live-action remakes, such as Aladdin, which opened to $164 million globally. The stark contrast indicates waning interest globally, which could jeopardize the film's financial viability, given that international markets are increasingly crucial for blockbuster success.