Part 9/11:
While Disney's "Aladdin" credited its financial success to audience repeat views, "The Little Mermaid" is expected to perform well due to its iconic status and heavy marketing. Still, critics remain skeptical about the film’s soul and authenticity, with some dismissing these live-action remakes as shallow bastardizations crafted to exploit social votes and identity politics.
Furthermore, pundits suggest that the industry’s focus on diversity and representation has created a polarized environment where even mild opinions about box office projections are scrutinized as political statements, often leading to harassment.