Serena Williams’ husband, Alexis Ohanian, wants everyone to know he’s a fan of “The Little Mermaid.”
The famous entrepreneur has joined the chorus of praise for the stunning success of Disney’s latest live-action adaptation. Despite his current status as one of the world’s most successful tech investors, he remains very up-to-date in the ever-evolving field of the film industry.
Alexis Ohanian Praises the Success of ‘The Little Mermaid’
With initial doubts and pessimistic predictions surrounding its box office success, the film defied expectations and is now breaking many records. When the trailer for the film hit the screens, critics wasted no time voicing their doubts and predicting bad luck for the film at the box office.
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However, its first four-day weekend alone earned nearly $121 million, cementing its incredible success. Not one to be a skeptic, Ohanian took to Instagram to celebrate the Disney film in a recent post.
The 40-year-old’s social media messages signaled the film’s success and acted as a satisfying response to those who doubted its potential ahead of its release. Expressing his delight, the Reddit founder playfully questioned where those who had predicted the film’s failure were, writing, “Where are all the people who said this was going to fail?”
In addition to his humorous response to the critics, the father of one was happy to share with his followers that his family really enjoyed it after watching the film in its entirety. In her words, “@olympiaohanian and the whole family love it.” Ohanian later acknowledged the incredible talent of actress Halle Bailey, giving due credit to her impressive singing performance.
In a triumphant return after 35 years since the beloved animated tale, the live-action remake of “The Little Mermaid” has emerged as a box office powerhouse over the Memorial Day weekend.
Projected to earn a staggering $118 million during the four-day holiday period, Diversity reported that it generated $96 million in just three days. This achievement placed it as the fifth highest-grossing Memorial Day opening in history.
The film’s dazzling magic came at a huge cost, with a massive production budget of $250 million. The film will depend on the continued presence of audiences around the world to achieve profitability. Internationally, it has collected an impressive $68.3 million from 51 different markets.
Instagram | Alexis Ohanian
In the United States, the composition of the audience is predominantly female, comprising 68% of ticket buyers. The 25 to 34 age group represented 25% of the audience, while children accounted for 22% of the opening weekend crowd.
Halle Bailey Sends Empowering Message To Young Fans
In May, The Blast reported that the actress had a heartfelt message for her young fans who have never seen themselves represented as their beloved princess. Speak to Good Morning America on the red carpet, she said:
“I hope they just know that they deserve it, and we deserve to be in this space. And I hope they see themselves and me on the screen.”
Expressing her gratitude, the singer acknowledged the importance of her role, stating, “I’m just grateful to be here.” He went on to recognize the outstanding examples set by African-American actresses such as Brandy and Anika Rose, who previously portrayed Disney Princesses.
Describing her reaction, Bailey revealed she was prepared for it, admitting, “As a black person, you just expect it, and it’s not a surprise anymore.”
In another interview with face, she mentioned that she got the advice she received from Beyoncé, who signed Bailey and her sister Chlöe to Parkwood. “I never read my comments. Never read the comments,” advised their mentor.
Highlighting the importance of representation, the songwriter said, “I know people who are like: ‘This isn’t about race.’ But now I’m here…People don’t understand that there are other communities when you’re black. It’s so important that we look at ourselves.”
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