The Little Mermaid Opening Box Office Numbers Are In

The Little Mermaid's box office numbers are in, and the results are mixed. Released over the Memorial Day weekend, the live-action remake of the 1989 animated classic has been in development for years. The Rob Marshall-directed and Halle Bailey-starring remake received mixed reviews among critics, with some praising Bailey's star-making portrayal of Ariel and the new and updated songs. In contrast, others criticized The Little Mermaid's CGI, updated designs for Sebastian (Daveed Diggs), Flounder (Jacob Tremblay), and Scuttle (Awkwafina), and its lengthy runtime.

Per THR, the box office numbers for The Little Mermaid suggest that it is performing well, but has fallen short of its ambitious expectations. It is on track to make $118 million during the four-day Memorial Day weekend, which could make it the fifth highest-grossing release of the holiday. Its three-day gross is currently an estimated $96 million. However, The Little Mermaid isn't faring as well internationally, opening at $68.3 million, alongside a dismal $2.5 million debut in China.