Overview

• The live-action remake grossed $205.5 million worldwide during its March–May theatrical run against an estimated $410 million total cost, marking Disney’s worst wide-release remake performance in nearly a decade.
• Pre-release controversies over Rachel Zegler’s casting and her critical comments on the original story, along with Peter Dinklage’s objections to the seven dwarfs portrayal, dampened audience enthusiasm.
• Critics delivered largely negative reviews, with the film holding a 39% rating on Rotten Tomatoes while IMDb users drove its score down to 1.8 out of 10 amid accusations of heavy-handed messaging and subpar production.
• Disney scaled back its planned Hollywood premiere and pared down red carpet coverage in response to mounting backlash, but the trimmed launch failed to improve box office returns.
• Upon its June 11 debut on Disney+, the movie surged to No. 1 on the platform, underscoring how theatrical flops can secure new life and audiences through streaming services.