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Disney's 'Snow White' Faces Historic Box Office Failure

The live-action remake has grossed just $143.1 million globally, far below its break-even point, while facing criticism for creative choices and controversies surrounding lead actress Rachel Zegler.

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

  • The film has earned $143.1 million globally as of April 3, 2025, significantly below its estimated $250-270 million production budget, with projected losses of $115 million.
  • Opening to a disappointing $43 million domestically, the movie suffered a steep 66% drop in its second weekend, marking one of Disney's worst-performing live-action remakes.
  • Critics have panned the film for its lackluster quality, calling it 'charmless' and 'uninspired,' while audiences have been polarized by its modernization of the original story, including changes to the love story and CGI dwarfs.
  • Pre-release controversies, including Rachel Zegler's comments about the original film and her political statements, have drawn backlash, with some blaming her off-screen persona for the film's poor reception.
  • The failure of 'Snow White' has intensified scrutiny of Disney's live-action remake strategy, raising questions about the financial and cultural viability of reimagining beloved classics.