The Little Mermaid is making waves with its streaming debut on Disney+, swimming past previous records to become one of the most popular films to ever premiere on the platform.The Little Mermaid, a live-action remake of the animated Disney classic, premiered in movie theaters on Memorial Day weekend with a domestic gross of over $118 million at the box office. It went on to earn $570 million globally by the end of its theatrical run, later making its way to Disney+ on Sept. 6. The Walt Disney Company has now announced that the movie has amassed 16 million views within its first five days, making it the most-viewed film premiere on Disney+ since Hocus Pocus 2 last year. The new movie’s release has trickled down to the previous animated Little Mermaid movies, giving them a bump in viewership on Disney+ as well.Disney has also touted the positive reception to The Little Mermaid. The movie was given an “A” grade with its CinemaScore, and better yet, it earned a 94% audience rating at Rotten Tomatoes. Our own Brandon Zachary noted in CBR’s review of the film that “fans of the original will fall in love all over again” when watching the remake, as the “new elements are strong enough to justify an expanded take on the material.”Related: Across the Spider-Verse and The Little Mermaid Have One Major Theme in Common
The Little Mermaid is making waves with its streaming debut on Disney+, swimming past previous records to become one of the most popular films to ever premiere on the platform.
The Little Mermaid, a live-action remake of the animated Disney classic, premiered in movie theaters on Memorial Day weekend with a domestic gross of over $118 million at the box office. It went on to earn $570 million globally by the end of its theatrical run, later making its way to Disney+ on Sept. 6. The Walt Disney Company has now announced that the movie has amassed 16 million views within its first five days, making it the most-viewed film premiere on Disney+ since Hocus Pocus 2 last year. The new movie’s release has trickled down to the previous animated Little Mermaid movies, giving them a bump in viewership on Disney+ as well.
Disney has also touted the positive reception to The Little Mermaid. The movie was given an “A” grade with its CinemaScore, and better yet, it earned a 94% audience rating at Rotten Tomatoes. Our own Brandon Zachary noted in CBR’s review of the film that “fans of the original will fall in love all over again” when watching the remake, as the “new elements are strong enough to justify an expanded take on the material.”
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