'Aladdin' Star Mena Massoud Deactivates Twitter Following Backlash Over 'The Little Mermaid' Criticism

Mena Massoud has deleted his Twitter account.

Early Saturday morning (May 13), the 31-year-old actor, who starred in Disney’s 2019′s live-action remake of Aladdin, deleted his social media account after receiving some serious backlash for his tweet criticizing the upcoming The Little Mermaid.

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“Our film was unique in that audiences went to watch it multiple times. It’s the only way we reached the billion dollar mark with our opening,” Mena tweeted. “My guess is TLM doesn’t cross the billion mark but will undoubtedly get a sequel.”

Fans clearly didn’t appreciate Mena‘s comments, and many responded to slam him.

“sir you’re being bitter cuz the movie is doing way better than aladdin despite it not even being out yet…😶” one user tweeted.

Another wrote, “i loved aladdin and literally on top 5 of my most fave disney remakes. being pessimistic on a movie that hasn’t been out yet but praised by critics is just disappointing. im so disappointed in you.”

“Mena massoud being bitter and racist cuz aladdin’s will not be getting a sequel after all and little mermaid is considered the best disney live action movie without being officially released 🫠” one user wrote.

Several hours later, Mena deactivated his Twitter.

A few years ago, Mena claimed that he didn’t get any auditions after starring in Aladdin.

The Little Mermaid will officially be released in theaters on May 26.