Disney’s Live-Action 'Snow White' Faces Box Office Challenges Before Release

The upcoming film has been marred by controversy, high production costs, and tepid box office projections.

Disney's live-action 'Snow White,' set to release on March 21, 2025, has faced backlash over casting, reimagined characters, and comments from lead actress Rachel Zegler.
Rachel Zegler's remarks about the original 'Snow White' story and her political posts have drawn criticism, contributing to negative sentiment around the movie.
Box office forecasts suggest an opening weekend of $63–70 million, which is far below what is needed to recoup its estimated $420–500 million total costs, including marketing.
The film underwent reshoots and rewrites after leaked set photos of the reimagined Seven Dwarfs received widespread ridicule online.
Despite the challenges, Disney is hoping for a performance similar to past live-action successes like 'Cinderella,' though skepticism remains high among audiences and analysts.