Disney Shelves ‘Snow White’ Plans After Costly 2025 Remake
The move follows a box-office shortfall that left the film an estimated $115 million in losses.
Overview
- The live-action release earned about $42 million domestically and $194 million worldwide against reported production and marketing costs above $270 million.
- Disney cut marketing and scaled back international premieres before redirecting focus to Lilo & Stitch (2025), which drew a stronger audience response.
- Pre-release backlash over Rachel Zegler’s remarks about the 1937 original and her political posts weighed on the rollout, with scrutiny also touching co-star Gal Gadot.
- Reports indicate Disney has quietly dropped further development tied to the remake, while the film remains available to stream on Disney+.
- An auction of 1937 Snow White concept art brought in $5.2 million, with individual Gustaf Tenggren pieces surpassing $100,000, underscoring the contrast with the remake’s results.