Prince Eric Movie Titles and Rights Holders
Prince Eric appears in Disney animated features and live-action remakes based on Hans Christian Andersen's "The Little Mermaid." The animated 1989 film and the 2023 live-action remake are the primary theatrical releases featuring the character. Disney owns the intellectual property and controls distribution through its studios and streaming platforms. The animated version was produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and distributed by Buena Vista Pictures Distribution. The live-action adaptation was produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Lucamar Productions, with Marc Platt as producer. Licensing and home entertainment rights remain with Disney, while theatrical distribution is handled through Disney's distribution partners in specific regions.
Prince Eric's filmography is limited to Disney's adaptation of "The Little Mermaid." No other major studio has produced a theatrical film centered on Prince Eric as a standalone title. Television series, direct-to-video sequels, and shorts may feature the character, but these are also controlled by Disney. The character's image and name are protected under Disney's trademark and copyright registrations with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the U.S. Copyright Office. Any third-party use of Prince Eric's likeness or story elements requires licensing from Disney.
Box Office and Streaming Performance
The 2023 live-action "The Little Mermaid" earned approximately 569 million dollars worldwide at the box office, according to initial studio reports and third-party tracking data. The animated 1989 film earned over 211 million dollars domestically during its original theatrical run and has accumulated additional revenue from re-releases. On streaming, the 2023 remake premiered on Disney+ after its theatrical window, while the 1989 animated version is available on Disney+ in multiple regions. Disney+ subscriber engagement metrics for "The Little Mermaid" titles are not publicly disclosed in detail, but Disney reports quarterly streaming subscriber counts and content performance in its earnings releases.
Disney's streaming platform Disney+ lists both the animated and live-action "The Little Mermaid" titles in its library. Availability varies by region due to licensing agreements and local content regulations. The 2023 live-action film generated significant audience viewership on Disney+ during its launch window, though exact viewership figures are not publicly reported by Disney. Box office performance data for both films is tracked by third-party services and reported in financial filings by The Walt Disney Company. Investors and analysts use these figures to assess the performance of Disney's film division within its broader media and entertainment segment.
Production Companies and Financial Data
The 2023 live-action "The Little Mermaid" was produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Lucamar Productions, with Rob Marshall directing. The film's reported production budget was approximately 120 million to 150 million dollars, though Disney does not officially confirm exact figures. Distribution was handled by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. The animated 1989 film was produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation with a reported budget of around 40 million dollars. Both films are part of Disney's broader strategy to expand its intellectual property portfolio through remakes and adaptations of classic stories.
The Walt Disney Company reports its studio entertainment segment financials in quarterly earnings releases filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The SEC EDGAR database provides access to these filings, including revenue, operating income, and segment breakdowns for Disney's film and streaming businesses. For detailed financial data on "The Little Mermaid" titles, investors can search Disney's latest 10-Q and 10-K filings on the SEC website. Third-party box office tracking services also provide additional data on film performance, though these figures may differ from official studio reports.
Key Production Entities
Walt Disney Pictures and Walt Disney Feature Animation are the primary production entities for Prince Eric movies. Lucamar Productions is a production company associated with producer Marc Platt that co