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Disney's 'Snow White' Struggles with Weak Box Office Debut and Lingering Controversies

The live-action remake earned $43 million domestically in its opening weekend, falling short of projections and reigniting debates over its casting and narrative changes.

Rachel Zegler as Snow White in red
This image released by Disney shows Rachel Zegler in a scene from Snow White. (Disney via AP)
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Overview

  • Disney's live-action 'Snow White' grossed $43 million domestically and $87.3 million globally in its opening weekend, far below its $270 million production budget and early projections of at least $65 million.
  • The film's debut ranks among Disney's weakest live-action remake openings, surpassing only 'Mufasa: The Lion King' and trailing significantly behind hits like 'Beauty and the Beast' and 'The Lion King.'
  • Critics gave the film a 44% score on Rotten Tomatoes, citing issues with acting, plot, and CGI, while audience reactions were more favorable but still tepid, with a B+ CinemaScore.
  • The film faced backlash over casting decisions, including Rachel Zegler's comments on the original 1937 movie and Gal Gadot's political stance, as well as its portrayal of the seven dwarves using CGI.
  • Despite being labeled 'Snow Woke,' the film performed proportionally better in Republican-leaning states, making 40% of its ticket sales there compared to the typical 37% for family films.