Box office aficionado Luiz Fernando (@Luiz_Fernando_J) backed these predictions, commenting that ticket pre-sales for The Little Mermaid showed no significant signs of interest from Chinese audiences, as the movie barely reached $13,000 after three days of pre-sales, possibly making it Disney’s biggest box-office fail in China. You can read Fernando’s tweet by clicking here.
Meanwhile in #China’s #BoxOffice, ticket pre-sales for #TheLittleMermaid show no signs of reaction. #Disney liveaction finished SUN with a scary $13k total after 3 days of pre-sales, for the whole MAY 25-28 period. Could be the worst opening ever for Hollywood tentpole in China.
China’s nationwide ban on multiple Disney movies, including some of Marvel Studios’ latest releases, was recently lifted, allowing thousands of fans to finally enjoy these stories for the first time. However, it would appear that the stigma continues with the underwhelming reception of Disney’s latest live-action remake. Only time will tell if The Little Mermaid will recover from this severe blow in China, boosting the film’s global earnings.
More on The Little Mermaid
Directed by Rob Marshall, The Little Mermaid swims to a theater near you on May 26, 2023. “The youngest of King Triton’s daughters, and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea, and while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric,” reads the official Disney film description.
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“While mermaids are forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel must follow her heart. She makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives her a chance to experience life on land, but ultimately places her life – and her father’s crown – in jeopardy.”
The upcoming movie has triggered a series of viral videos of young Black girls tearing up in excitement about seeing themselves on screen, encouraging Bailey and empowering the actress.
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