Woke Little Mermaid Tanks! WORST In 2023 & Star Halle Bailey Has MELTDOWN Over Micro-Aggressions

Introduction

The video discusses the poor performance of Disney's live-action remake of "The Little Mermaid" in China and the controversy surrounding its casting.

Poor Performance in China

• The film is predicted to be Disney's worst performing Chinese release this year, with only $13,000 earned from pre-sales for its opening weekend.

• Pre-ticket sales for the movie show no signs of improvement.

• This could be the worst opening ever for a Hollywood tentpole in China.

Controversy Surrounding Casting

• Halle Bailey, who plays Ariel in the movie, has spoken out about racism and backlash against her casting as a black actress.

• The lead actress also complained about "micro-aggressions," which may have contributed to negative publicity around the film.

Hollywood Struggles in China

This section discusses how Hollywood films have struggled to perform well in China due to increased scrutiny on their relationships with Chinese firms and government authorities.

Scrutiny on Hollywood Studios

• There has been greater scrutiny placed on Hollywood studios and their relationships with Chinese firms and government authorities.

• U.S. lawmakers recently met with studio executives, including Disney CEO Bob Iger, to discuss these relationships.

• It was reported that Disney had made mistakes when it came to confronting requests from Chinese authorities.

Conclusion

The video concludes by stating that while it is uncertain whether "The Little Mermaid" will make a billion dollars or not, if it doesn't, it will likely be blamed on racism.

Uncertain Box Office Performance

• The film's box office performance is uncertain, as it could still make a billion dollars despite its poor start in China.

• If the movie doesn't make a billion dollars, it will likely be blamed on racism.

Can The Little Mermaid be the next Bud Light?

In this section, the speaker discusses a recent incident involving a young actress who faced racially charged comments during an interview in Mexico City.

Racially Charged Comments During Interview

• During an interview in Mexico City, Argentinian actor Patricio Borghetti made out of touch comments to Halle Bailey, the young actress playing Ariel in The Little Mermaid.

• Despite his good intentions, Hallie's body language and facial expression showed discomfort after hearing these comments.

• These comments eventually caused Hallie to complain to some of the Disney hire executives questioning why she was brought to Mexico and asking never to be involved with interactions with unprepared journalists.

Aquafina's Role in The Little Mermaid

• Aquafina, who plays Scuttle in The Little Mermaid, received criticism for her rap song "The Scuttlebutt" which many fans found unnecessary.

• Several songs were added or changed while others were completely removed from the film causing upset among viewers.

IMAX Photo Controversy

• A photo of Halle Bailey used for IMAX promotion sparked controversy as some people thought she looked lighter than usual due to lighting or editing.

• The speaker expresses hope that the movie will flop and concludes by asking viewers to leave a like if they enjoyed the video.