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However, current estimates suggest that The Little Mermaid may only hit around $500 million globally—a far cry from expectations. Such underperformance indicates significant financial losses and raises questions about the film’s long-term viability as a franchise or mainstream hit.
International Challenges and Expectations
While the film has performed decently domestically, international markets have been far less receptive. Struggling to meet projections, the film faces a grim outlook outside North America. This international decline has further diminished hopes of the film reaching a billion-dollar benchmark, which was initially considered a possibility.