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Disney Pauses 'Tangled' Remake Following 'Snow White' Box Office Struggles

The financial failure of 'Snow White,' which has grossed only $145 million globally against a $270 million budget, prompts Disney to reassess its live-action remake 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

  • 'Snow White' has underperformed significantly at the box office, with a global gross of $145 million, falling far short of its $270 million production budget and leading to an estimated $115 million loss.
  • Disney has halted development of its live-action 'Tangled' remake, with reports indicating the decision is linked to the poor reception of 'Snow White.'
  • The controversies surrounding 'Snow White,' including casting choices, Rachel Zegler's political statements, and the depiction of CGI dwarves, have been cited as factors in its reception challenges.
  • Disney's live-action remake strategy, once highly profitable, has faced diminishing returns, with recent films like 'The Little Mermaid' and 'Mufasa: The Lion King' also underperforming compared to earlier successes.
  • Upcoming live-action remakes, including 'Lilo & Stitch' and 'Moana,' are seen as critical tests for the future viability of Disney's remake approach.