How much did The Little Mermaid make at the box office so far?

Olivia Richman Published 01/06/2023

The Little Mermaid has been plagued with controversy since the live-action remake was announced. But has the movie risen above it all and been a success after opening weekend?

Disney has been releasing live-action remakes of their animated classics at breakneck speed. In 2019, Disney actually released four live-action remakes (Dumbo, Aladdin, The Lion King, and Lady & the Tramp) thanks to the success of Beauty & the Beast, which made over $1 billion.

Now, Disney is planning to remake Snow White, The Lion King 2, Lilo & Stitch, Hercules, The Hunchback of Notre Dam, Bambi, Aristocats, and Moana — despite most of their live-action remakes getting a low audience and critic ratings across the board.

The Little Mermaid has been met with jarringly contrasting reviews, with most people giving it a one or a five on Google. It does have a 95% audience score on Rotten Tomato. However, many critics have pointed out a lot of suspiciously positive reviews when the movie was getting pre-screened. So how is this all translating when it comes to cash?

Was The Little Mermaid a box office success?

The Little Mermaid has made more than $209 million worldwide so far. This includes over $163.5 million on its opening weekend. Now, everyone involved in its production is hoping to see it surpass its $250 million budget.

So why wasn’t The Little Mermaid as big of a success as other recent blockbusters? According to EntTelligence’s chief strategy officer, Steve Buck, the opening weekend number was actually “pretty decent” for a family film. He noted to The Wall Street Journal that 28% of viewers were children who got discounted ticket prices.

Still, the massive box office opening weekend splash was reportedly enough for Disney to continue pushing out live-action remakes.

Olivia Richman

About Olivia Richman

Olivia has worked in media ever since graduating from college, with her coverage ranging from traditional newspaper reporting to digital coverage of all things gaming, online betting, and nerd culture. She has traveled around the world pursuing that coverage, from the far coasts of the United States to the busy downtown core of Tokyo, Japan. Olivia’s favorite games include Overwatch and Super Smash Smash Bros, and she has been published at Esports Illustrated, Inven Global, EsportsInsider, Upcomer, and elsewhere.

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