Looks like things are Mermaid. The highly anticipated remake of the 1989 Disney animated classic dominated the box office over the weekend. And it looks like this mermaid has legs, as the film just crossed the $250 million mark at the worldwide box office, officially breaking even on its $250 million budget, not counting the film’s huge marketing budget, and outperforming a disappointing international box office. which were no doubt influenced by the “rating bombings” on international review sites.
Feature film starring Holly Bailey like the mermaid Ariel, is Disney’s latest living reimagining of their iconic properties. Just yesterday, a live-action remake topped the entire worldwide box office of the 1989 film. However, despite the generally positive public response to the film and its success domestically, the film’s profitability has been in constant question since its release. There is no doubt that, at least internationally, the film was a flop. In China, the film grossed less than $5 million on its opening weekend, a dismal performance for a country that typically makes up a large share of Disney’s international box office.
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New film directed by director Rob Marshallthe person behind several recent Disney projects, including Mary Poppins is back. Mermaid is just the latest of Disney’s recent attempts to bring back the magic of their animated classics in live-action films. The success of these ventures has been uneven, with some films such as The Lion King grossed over $1 billion worldwide, while other films either remained unchanged or aired straight away. However, considering how iconic the original is Mermaid That is, many were optimistic about the cash potential of the project.
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New, live action Mermaid Bailey plays Ariel, and an all-star ensemble cast brings classic animation to life. Classic Disney villain Ursula is played by Melissa McCarthy. Eric, the charming and clueless prince from the movie, plays Jonah Hauer-King. Other stars include David Diggs, Aquafina, Javier Bardem, Jacob Tremblay, Noma Dumezweni, Art MalikAnd Simone Ashley. At least the film was well received by the audience. And while the film received mixed reviews, the film’s star, Halle Bailey, received almost universal praise for her performance as the water princess.
And while the film was met with a less-than-stellar international box office performance, it looks like the film still has some staying power. Mermaid currently playing in theaters around the world.
Source: Collider
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