Walt Disney Pictures ‘The Little Mermaid‘ has grossed a total of $500 million at the worldwide box office, with $270 million earned domestically and $230 million internationally. The film now surpasses Marvel’s ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania‘ and becomes the fifth highest-grossing worldwide film of 2023.
According to Philippine TV and Film Updates, ‘The Little Mermaid’ is now the highest-grossing film in the Philippines this year, earning $5.8 million.
The film follows the youngest of King Triton’s daughters, Ariel (Halle Bailey) a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. Longing to find out more about the world beyond the sea, Ariel visits the surface and falls for the dashing Prince Eric (Jonah Hauer-King). Following her heart, she makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to experience life on land.
According to our review, for fans of classic Disney magic, ‘The Little Mermaid’ brings a sense of nostalgia that hasn’t been felt in a while. It is a delightful and lovingly crafted movie that surprises with its soulful moments. Anchoring the film is Halle Bailey’s powerful and endlessly charismatic performance as Ariel. She shines brightly, delivering one of the best performances ever seen in a Disney live-action adaptation.
‘The Little Mermaid’ is directed by Rob Marshall from a screenplay written by David Magee. The film is a live-action adaptation of Disney’s 1989 animated film of the same name. Starring Halle Bailey in the titular role, alongside Jonah Hauer-King, Daveed Diggs, Awkwafina, Jacob Tremblay, Noma Dumezweni, Art Malik, Javier Bardem, and Melissa McCarthy.
‘The Little Mermaid’ is now playing in theaters.
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