Nolte: Another Woke Disney Flop — ‘Little Mermaid’ on Track to Lose Millions

Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” is on course to lose millions of dollars, according to Breitbart writer, John Nolte. The live-action remake of the classic animated film is the latest Disney movie to receive criticism for its “woke” approach. The casting of African-American actress, Halle Bailey, as Ariel, a character previously portrayed as white, has sparked outrage among some fans. The movie has a budget of $200 million and would need to gross at least $400 million to break even. However, its underwhelming performance in the Chinese box office, coupled with backlash from viewers who are tired of “forced diversity” narratives, mean it’s unlikely to achieve its target.

Disney has come under fire in recent years for what critics describe as a move towards creating politically correct movies at the expense of the story. Nolte suggests that the studio’s obsession with woke culture is costing it vast sums of money, as evidenced by the sudden decline in interest from movie-goers. It remains to be seen whether Disney will take the criticisms on board and course-correct its offerings to the market.

The article raises an important point about corporate culture and how it can shape the art we consume. It’s worth considering what responsibility companies have towards pushing agendas and values, versus providing enjoyable entertainment that appeals to a broad audience. As we move towards an increasingly divided society, media companies will need to tread a careful line between creating art that entertains and art that pushes political messages.