The Little Mermaid's Disney+ Streaming Date Revealed! Find Out the Exciting New Release Date!

Summary

Disney Plus subscribers will have to wait a bit longer than the usual 90-day window for the release of The Little Mermaid live-action remake on September 6.

The Disney Plus release will offer various additional content, such as a detailed analysis of the song "Under the Sea."

Despite grossing approximately $564 million at the global box office, The Little Mermaid was considered a financial disappointment.

The highly anticipated Disney Plus release date for The Little Mermaid has finally been confirmed, and it's slightly later than originally expected. Directed by Rob Marshall, this live-action adaptation of Disney's beloved 1989 animated film features Halle Bailey in the role of Ariel. The movie received widespread acclaim upon its theatrical debut in May.

Disney has now announced that The Little Mermaid will be available on Disney Plus starting Wednesday, September 6. This release comes a little outside of the usual 90-day window, considering the movie's initial release on May 26. Disney Plus subscribers can look forward to special features like a breakdown of the iconic song "Under the Sea" and Javier Bardem's captivating performance of "Impossible Child".

How The Little Mermaid Did In Theaters

The Little Mermaid received mixed reviews overall, but generally had a positive reception. Some critics even hailed it as the best of Disney's live-action remakes. This is notable considering that many of the company's live-action remakes have not been well-received by critics. However, most audiences seemed to enjoy the movie, as evidenced by its impressive 94% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.

In terms of box office performance, the film earned approximately $163.8 million during its opening weekend. While this is a significant figure, it fell short of initial projections by about $20 million. This underperformance can mostly be attributed to the movie's lackluster reception in certain international markets, especially in China where it did not perform well. On the other hand, North American audiences responded much more positively to the movie overall, with The Little Mermaid's opening ranking as the fifth best Memorial Day debut of all time.

The Little Mermaid, with its massive budget of $250 million, has possibly reached the breakeven point with its box office earnings of $564 million. However, it has not met Disney's expectations. Nevertheless, the movie has gained significant popularity on video on demand (VOD) platforms, indicating that it is a favored choice among home viewers. Regrettably, an announcement has been made that Disney Plus subscribers will need to wait for approximately another month before they can watch the film without paying an additional fee for premium video on demand (PVOD).