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From a commercial perspective, the international underperformance of The Little Mermaid could have severe consequences. Unlike some previous Disney successes such as Aladdin and The Lion King, which earned twice as much internationally as they did domestically, The Little Mermaid appears to be tracking in the opposite direction—potentially falling short of global expectations. Such a trend threatens Disney’s ability to reach the needed revenue thresholds for profitability, especially given the film’s substantial budget.
If international box office returns lag behind projections, Disney could face a difficult financial recovery, potentially making The Little Mermaid one of its biggest flops of the year—an outcome with significant repercussions for their global strategy.