HERE’S one proof that Filipinos love Disney: the Southeast Asian nation is currently the highest grossing market for the movie “The Little Mermaid”, earning US$5.9 million (approximately P326 million) as of June 28, 2023.
Vineet Puri, managing director of The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia, said The Little Mermaid’s strong performance in the Philippines holds steady across the Asia Pacific, with the Philippines being the third-highest grossing market in the region, right behind Australia and Japan.
“We are heartened to see Filipino fans’ connection with the live action remake of this beloved Disney classic, much like other Disney films with strong music soundtrack – including ‘Frozen,’ ‘Beauty and the Beast’ and ‘Aladdin,’ which remain as the top three titles of the Philippines’ top 15 highest global box office releases of all time,” Puri told ABS-CBN News.
A remake of the 1989 animated tale of an underwater princess who gives up her voice in pursuit of true love on land, “The Little Mermaid” stars pop singer Halle Bailey and Melissa McCarthy.
To date, the movie has grossed more than $500 million on the global box office.
Puri said ‘The Little Mermaid’s’ musical element is a key draw for Filipino fans, with the song “Part of Your World” taking the number 1 spot on Spotify Philippines with over 13 million streams as of June 15.
“The Little Mermaid is” still showing in Philippine theaters. (David Dizon, ABS-CBN News)
