It’s Halle Bailey’s world, we’re just living in it
The Little Mermaid splashed its way to $117 million at the Memorial Day weekend box office with pure Disney magic that dazzled moviegoers of all ages while launching Halle Bailey into superstardom.
The globally anticipated film inspired countless viral moments featuring little Black girls stanning over Halle Bailey, dressing up as mermaids, celebrating their Ariel at themed parties, and collecting hot ticket merch that continues to sell out everywhere.
So they just going to eat Ariel friends like that before the movie 🧜🏽♀️ 🦀 🐠 🦞 🥔 🥚 🌽 pic.twitter.com/0O3BxsBA39
— 𝙳 𝙰 𝚁 𝚁 𝙴 𝙻 𝙻 𝙳 𝙰 𝚂 𝙷 (@DarrellTheDon) May 28, 2023
In Los Angeles, families were invited to an interactive “shell-ebration” with must-have toys, books, apparel, and other The Little Mermaid whoozits and whatsits.
A brand-new line of dolls inspired by the film and created by Mattel made quite a splash at the event with adorable little mermaid fans.
Other highlights included products created in collaboration with Black-owned and founded brands like Black Girl Sunscreen and Carol’s Daughter which celebrate the power of Black joy.
Black Girl Sunscreen is a 30 SPF lotion formulated for women of color to protect skin without leaving behind a white cast and Carol’s Daughter is a famed collection of natural hair products created to let your curls sing.
According to the official film synopsis, “The Little Mermaid is the reimagined story of beautiful and spirited young mermaid Ariel with a thirst for adventure who longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea–and while visiting the surface–falls for the dashing Prince Eric.
While mermaids are forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel follows her heart and makes a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula which gives her a chance to experience life on land while ultimately placing her life (and her father’s crown) in jeopardy.”
Check out the trailer below:
What was your fave part of The Little Mermaid? Do you think Halle will be nominated for an Oscar (a la Jennifer Hudson in Dreamgirls)? Tell us down below and peep the Twitter hysteria over The Little Mermaid on the flip.
the little girl next me in the theater watching my grown ass cry during the little mermaid pic.twitter.com/xF2QgmiU85
— ⭐️ (@pinkfaiyr) May 28, 2023
So they just going to eat Ariel friends like that before the movie 🧜🏽♀️ 🦀 🐠 🦞 🥔 🥚 🌽 pic.twitter.com/0O3BxsBA39
— 𝙳 𝙰 𝚁 𝚁 𝙴 𝙻 𝙻 𝙳 𝙰 𝚂 𝙷 (@DarrellTheDon) May 28, 2023
Halle’s Beyoncé impression has me dying😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/dpIcUXpoB7
— reallytipsy makes it look easy 🧜🏽♀️🫀 (@Reallytipsyy) May 25, 2023
Imagine being the person taking a photo with The Little Mermaid poster not knowing Ariel just walked right in front of you 😭 https://t.co/4ybHwxeyaX
— dani (@kordeilogy) May 28, 2023
can’t lie that little Scuttlebutt song had me movin a lil… pic.twitter.com/hYaGk7za7R
— 🍷🪐Bushi³⁰💿🪐🍷🧢 (@bubblegumbusa) May 26, 2023
ariel & vanessa at the engagement party#TheLittleMermaid pic.twitter.com/cjlJ4zFCVy
— 🛍️ (@tanniesour) May 27, 2023
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when will i find my own prince eric???LIKE? that man was so lovesick over her 😭😭😭🥹 #LittleMermaid pic.twitter.com/tARox7A0My
— SYD 🫧🫶🏾🌟🦋💌🧜🏾♀️ (@thatfangirlsyd) May 28, 2023
when it’s the black girls having the best adaptations, we love it here! pic.twitter.com/Q1haHAklj1
— khalia. | tlm (2023) is god-tier 🍨🌿 (@VERONASFILMS) May 27, 2023
I seen someone say don’t post little mermaid spoilers. Baby, the movie is 30+ years old 😭
— bria celest (@55mmbae) May 27, 2023
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