Overview

• Disney has paused the live-action remake of 'Tangled,' which was in pre-production under director Michael Gracey, following the underperformance of 'Snow White.'
• 'Snow White' grossed only $145-146 million globally, far below its $270 million production and marketing budget, making it one of Disney's least successful remakes.
• The 'Snow White' remake faced significant backlash, including criticism over casting, CGI use, and political statements by lead actress Rachel Zegler.
• Disney is reevaluating its live-action remake strategy, with upcoming releases like 'Lilo & Stitch' and 'Moana' seen as crucial tests for the approach's future viability.
• Audience dissatisfaction with 'Snow White' was reflected in poor ratings, including a 1.6/10 on IMDb and a 40% score on Rotten Tomatoes.