Disney's most captivating live-action movie is set to roll up the theaters with "its fantasy" on the first weekend. The splash on the opening day with a total of $38 million at the domestic box office!!!
The fantasy opening in 4320 theaters, is expected to gross between $120 to $130 million over 4 days of the weekend.
The highly anticipated musical remake of "The Little Mermaid" featuring Halle Bailey as the enchanting mermaid princess Ariel, made a splash in its previews on Thursday, raking in an impressive $10.3 million. This outstanding performance places the film as the seventh highest-grossing movie rated G or PG during previews. These promising numbers indicate that the movie is poised to exceed $100 million in ticket sales over the holiday weekend. However, considering the substantial $250 million production budget, "The Little Mermaid" must lure in substantial box office success in order to achieve a satisfactory return on investment.
Directed by Rob Marshall, "The Little Mermaid" boasts a star-studded cast, including Melissa McCarthy as Ursula, Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric, Javier Bardem as King Triton, Daveed Diggs as Sebastian the crab, Jacob Tremblay as Flounder the fish, and Awkwafina as Scuttle the seabird. Since its release, the film has garnered mixed reviews, currently holding a 66% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Nevertheless, Peter Debruge from Variety heaped praise in his review, emphasizing that "Halle Bailey is the compelling reason for audiences to embrace Disney's revisit to this beloved classic."
"Fast X," the latest addition to the beloved "Fast and Furious" series, sped into theaters last weekend, revving up an impressive $67 million in domestic box office receipts. As the extended holiday weekend unfolds, industry estimates suggest that the film is poised to accelerate further, potentially bringing in around $28 million. However, despite its strong performance, "Fast X" finds itself in second place, trailing behind the success of "The Little Mermaid."
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