The Little Mermaid grossed more than $117 million in the US in its opening weekend
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With 95% acceptance, this new version of Disney becomes the fifth best opening of the story over Memorial Day weekend
In its opening weekend coinciding with Memorial Day 2023, “The Little Mermaid” the new Disney Live Action managed to raise some $117.5 million dollars at the US box office, becoming the fifth best in history during the Memorial Day commemoration.
Although viewer reaction has been mixed, 67% of critics gave a positive review. This new version, starring Halle Bailey, had a 95% acceptance rate, after being the target of racist criticism.
On the other hand, Box Office Mojo showed a count of the films released during Memorial Day and their respective US box office receipts:
Top Gun Maverick: released in 2022 and grossed $160 million.
Disney's live-action version of “Aladdin” was released in 2019 and had an opening weekend gross of $116.8 million.
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull: Released in 2008 grossed $127 million.
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End: its premiere date was in 2007 and grossed $140 million.
Finally, for international ticket sales after harsh criticism, this new version of “The Little Mermaid” managed to gross $185.8 million dollars this weekend.