“Arielle, the mermaid” could be Disney’s next big hit: the live-action remake only opened in theaters on May 25, 2023, but could already be a mega hit over the long weekend in the US. While Whit Monday is another day off for us, Americans celebrate the so-called “Memorial Day” on May 29 – the box office numbers are particularly important these days for the success or failure of the remake.
They only go in the US Industry magazines from a gross of 100 to 143 million dollars. And in this country? The film could also get off to a good start in Germany despite the summer temperatures, although it is of course much less spectacular than in North America: Currently, according to estimates, about 275,000 moviegoers who will see the film in the cinemas in the first weekend – which would most likely mean the pole position in Germany.
The film would therefore attract many visitors to the cinemas, such as the live-action remake of “Aladdin”, which attracted no fewer than 288,500 visitors to the fantastic metropolis of Agrabah during its opening weekend in 2019.
How does “Fast X” fare against the mermaid?
Vin Diesel and his motorized family should admit defeat to the daring mermaid Arielle, after having the second best theatrical release of the year in Germany last week with “Fast & Furious 10”. According to current forecasts, nearly 225,000 action fans will be flying into theaters this weekend for the latest offshoot of the mighty franchise. Meanwhile, Bronze moves onto Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol.3. Despite the beautiful weather, the finale of the MCU Space trilogy draws almost 150,000 visitors to the cool cinema halls.
The top 5 in Germany is completed by newcomers “Renfield”, in which acting legend Nicoals Cage gets into mischief as Count Dracula, and “The Super Mario Bros. Movie”, each expected to attract 50,000 viewers.