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Disney's 'Snow White' Faces Financial Struggles and Political Fallout

The live-action remake underperforms at the box office while tensions between stars Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot draw scrutiny over political controversies.

  • Disney's 'Snow White' remake earned $87 million globally in its opening weekend, falling short of its $270 million production budget.
  • Rachel Zegler's 'Free Palestine' post and anti-Trump remarks led to backlash, prompting Disney to hire a social media consultant to vet her posts.
  • Gal Gadot faced death threats due to her pro-Israel stance, with Disney increasing her security in response to escalating tensions with Zegler.
  • Critics have panned the film, citing poor CGI, divisive narrative updates, and production issues, resulting in a 42% Rotten Tomatoes score.
  • The controversies surrounding the film reflect broader cultural and political divides, complicating its reception and marketing efforts.
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