"The Little Mermaid" Controversy: Racism, Casting, and Political Correctness in the Box Office
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Fast X continues to dominate the Chinese box office, with a cumulative total of $110 million after 12 days. The disappointing opening weekend for Disney's live-action The Little Mermaid, which earned only $2.5 million, has raised questions about Chinese audiences' willingness to watch films with prominent Black characters. The Global Times accused Disney of "lazy and irresponsible storytelling strategy" and "political correctness" for casting a Black actor in the lead role. The weekend box office aggregate in China slipped back to $42.2 million, the lowest figure in a month.
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