'The Little Mermaid' Makes a Splash as Disney+ Record-Breaker
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Deadline
The live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid has garnered 16 million views on Disney+ in its first five days, making it the most-viewed premiere on the platform since Hocus Pocus 2. Disney defines a view as total stream time divided by runtime available, similar to Netflix's reporting method. The film's success has also led to increased engagement with the animated films on Disney+.