Disney’s live-action adaptation of “The Little Mermaid” is making a big splash at the domestic box office. On its opening day, the fantasy film garnered an impressive total of $38 million. Showing in 4,320 theaters, it is projected to earn between $120 million and $130 million over the four-day Memorial Day weekend.
The musical remake features Halle Bailey as the beloved mermaid princess Ariel and generated $10.3 million during Thursday previews alone. This preview performance ranks it as the seventh-highest grossing movie rated G or PG. With such a strong start, “The Little Mermaid” is expected to surpass $100 million in box office earnings for the holiday weekend.
Considering its production budget of $250 million, the film’s success at the box office is crucial for it to achieve a reasonable return on investment.
Fans of the beloved Disney classic have eagerly flocked to theaters to experience the reimagined tale of Ariel and her underwater adventures. The strong opening day performance indicates a promising weekend ahead for the film.
“The Little Mermaid” has generated significant buzz and excitement, drawing audiences of all ages to witness the enchanting story unfold on the big screen. The film’s captivating visuals, memorable songs, and talented cast have contributed to its success.
As the weekend progresses, it will be interesting to see how “The Little Mermaid” continues to perform and whether it can maintain its position as the top-grossing film at the box office.
Directed by Rob Marshall, “The Little Mermaid” features a talented ensemble cast. Melissa McCarthy takes on the role of Ursula, Jonah Hauer-King portrays Prince Eric, Javier Bardem appears as King Triton, Daveed Diggs brings life to Sebastian the crab, Jacob Tremblay voices Flounder the fish, and Awkwafina plays Scuttle the seabird.
The film has garnered mixed reviews from critics and currently holds a 66% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. While opinions vary, Variety’s Peter Debruge highly praised the performance of Halle Bailey, stating that she is reason enough for audiences to appreciate Disney’s revisit to this beloved classic.
“Fast X,” the tenth installment in the popular “Fast and Furious” franchise, had a strong debut weekend in the United States, raking in an impressive $67 million. However, it is estimated to earn around $28 million over the four-day holiday weekend, putting it in second place behind “The Little Mermaid.”
On a global scale, “Fast X” is projected to surpass the $500 million milestone at the box office this weekend. This achievement would position it as the third-highest-grossing film of the year worldwide. The movie’s continued success demonstrates the enduring popularity and global appeal of the “Fast and Furious” franchise.