Disney just released its first full trailer for “The Little Mermaid,” and the footage has sparked a massive wave of reactions online.
“Stunning” and “wonderful” were some of the ways Halle Bailey’s “The Little Mermaid” was described following the film’s first full-length trailer during the 95th Academy Awards on Sunday. The film stars Bailey, Melissa McCarthy, Joanna Hauer-King, Simone Ashley Jacob Tremblay, David Diggs, Lin-Manuel, Awkwafina, Javier Bardem and more.
As social media always does, it was flooded with reactions with some praising the film while others criticizing it.
“Y’all ‘The Little Mermaid’ trailer was everything! @hallebelly Looked absolutely stunning as Ariel and I can’t wait to see!” wrote a Twitter user.
Some users were not too pleased with this, stating Bailey’s film “Deserve better.” and other users James Cameron jokes underwaterWho has been nominated for Best Picture at this year’s Oscars for “Avatar: The Way of Water”.
And others reacted negatively to Disney taking the opportunity to show the trailer during the Oscars, which is airing on Disney-owned ABC.
“Disney Only Aired That ‘Little Mermaid’ Promo Because They’re Afraid of Losing Memorial Day Weekend to the Machine,” said a user.
“I wonder if the Oscars promised Disney they would do the ‘Little Mermaid’ promo so ABC would let them present all 24 categories live.” inquired the other.
Is Disney Compensating For ‘The Little Mermaid’ By Allowing This Promo From Warner Bros.? #Oscar The tweets continued.
Like its 1989 predecessor, this new modern take will center on Ariel the mermaid, whose yearning to live life on land leads her to swap her fins for legs and feet in order to win the heart of Prince Eric . The new version was directed by Rob Marshall (“Mary Poppins Returns”) and features songs by original composer Alan Menken and the late lyricist Howard Ashman. New songs for the film will come from Menken and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Here are some notable reactions to that trailer. “The Little Mermaid” opens exclusively in theaters May 26.
First, the criticism of Disney airing the trailer during the ceremony.
And here are some general reactions to the new trailer.
