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Disney Halts 'Tangled' Live-Action Remake Following 'Snow White' Losses

The decision comes after 'Snow White' grossed only $145 million globally on a $270 million budget, prompting a reevaluation of Disney's live-action strategy.

Joe Rogan during UFC 274 at Footprint Center on May 07, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona, General view of a billboard promoting the new Disney film 'Snow White' with Rachel Zegler above the El Capitan Entertainment Centre on March 20, 2025 in Hollywood, California.
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Overview

  • Disney's live-action 'Snow White' remake has underperformed at the box office, with a global gross of $145 million against a $270 million production budget, resulting in an estimated $115 million loss.
  • The poor financial performance of 'Snow White' has led Disney to pause development on its planned live-action adaptation of 'Tangled,' which was in pre-production with Michael Gracey attached to direct.
  • Critics and audiences have criticized 'Snow White' for its creative changes, including CGI dwarves and deviations from the original story, as well as controversy surrounding lead actress Rachel Zegler's political statements.
  • Disney's live-action remake strategy has faced diminishing returns, with recent adaptations like 'The Little Mermaid' and 'Mufasa: The Lion King' also falling short of earlier successes such as 'The Lion King' and 'Beauty and the Beast.'
  • Upcoming projects like 'Lilo & Stitch' and 'Moana' are being closely monitored as potential indicators of the future viability of Disney's live-action remake model.