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"The Little Mermaid" made a big splash at the US box office with $95.5 million in its opening weekend.

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However, the film had a disappointing international performance, earning only $68.3 million.

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Negative reviews and backlash affected the movie's reception in markets like France, Korea, Germany, and others.

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Halle Bailey's portrayal of Ariel received praise, but also faced racist backlash when her casting was announced.

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The film provided much-needed representation with one of the first Black live-action Disney princesses.

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International markets like China only contributed $2.5 million to the movie's earnings.

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