Disney has revealed that the live-action remake of The Little Mermaid has damaged Disney+ information since being added to the service final week.
In a press launch, Disney introduced that The Little Mermaid — which launched in theaters this previous Might — broke information and have become essentially the most seen Disney film premiere on the streaming platform since Hocus Pocus 2 final 12 months. The corporate revealed that the live-action remake has been seen 16 million occasions within the 5 days because it debuted on Disney+ on September 6.
Who made the live-action remake of The Little Mermaid?
The Little Mermaid was directed by Rob Marshall from a screenplay written by David Magee, primarily based on the long-lasting 1989 animated movie of the identical title. The live-action film options Halle Bailey as Ariel, Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric, Melissa McCarthy as Ursula, Javier Bardem as King Triton, Awkwafina as Scuttle, Daveed Diggs as Sebastian, Jacob Tremblay as Flounder, and Noma Dumezweni as Queen Selina.
The movie paired up Lin-Manuel Miranda and Alan Menken to create a mix of each beloved songs from the unique and new music. Miranda and Marshall additionally labored collectively on Mary Poppins Returns.
Disney’s animated The Little Mermaid revamped $211 million on the field workplace and have become a bestseller on house video, popularizing songs like “Beneath The Sea” and “A part of Your World.” The upcoming movie relies on the brief story by Hans Christian Andersen and the 1989 Disney animated movie by Ron Clements and John Musker.