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However, The Little Mermaid appears to be struggling specifically in these key international regions—including China, where interest is waning sharply. Foreign markets are notoriously difficult to predict, and the film's underwhelming international debut—estimated at around $180 million globally on a $100 million domestic start—raises red flags. If the international numbers do not pick up in subsequent weeks, Disney's financial outlook could be severely impacted.