Updated On: 19 March, 2023 04:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Disney has broken its own record with the release of the first full trailer of the live-action version of `The Little Mermaid`. The trailer has garnered an astounding 108 million global views within just 24 hours of its debut, setting a new benchmark for the studio

The Little Mermaid movie poster
Disney`s live-action remake of The Little Mermaid has set a new record for the studio, with over 108 million global views of its first full trailer in the first 24 hours of release. The trailer premiered during the Academy Awards ceremony on March 12, with stars Halle Bailey and Melissa McCarthy introducing the spot. Bailey plays Ariel, while McCarthy stars as the villainous Ursula.
Directed by Rob Marshall, the film features Javier Bardem, Awkwafina, Jacob Tremblay and Jonah Hauer-King in co-starring roles. The movie tells the story of a mermaid longing to join the human world, and includes updated versions of the original music as well as four new songs.