Disney Faces Backlash Over Live-Action 'Snow White' as Premieres Are Scaled Back

Controversies surrounding casting, story changes, and promotional decisions raise doubts about the film's reception and financial prospects.

Disney has canceled the London premiere and scaled back the Hollywood premiere of its live-action 'Snow White,' reportedly due to ongoing backlash and negative publicity.
Criticism has centered on casting choices, including Rachel Zegler as Snow White and the reimagining of the seven dwarfs as CGI magical creatures, sparking debates over representation and respect for the original film.
Rachel Zegler's remarks dismissing the 1937 animated classic as outdated and problematic have drawn significant backlash from fans and Disney purists who feel the remake strays too far from its roots.
The film's trailer has been poorly received, garnering over a million dislikes on YouTube, and early box office projections suggest a weak opening relative to its reported $240–$300 million budget.
Industry insiders speculate that Disney's decision to limit press access and promotional events reflects waning confidence in the film's success, as calls for boycotts and cancellations persist online.