The live-action version of Disney’s “Snow White” opened in theaters with a disappointing $43 million in ticket sales, falling short of expectations. The film, with a budget of over $250 million, faced controversies over its portrayal of the dwarfs and backlash towards its star, Rachel Zegler. Poor reviews also contributed to its underwhelming performance. Despite making $44.3 million overseas, the global launch of $87.3 million was lower than anticipated. The film’s struggles have raised questions about Disney’s strategy of remaking classic animated films into live-action versions. Other upcoming remakes include “Moana” and “Tangled.” Disney faced challenges in modernizing “Snow White,” as criticism from actor Peter Dinklage and right-wing commentators affected production. The film’s title was changed to remove “and the Seven Dwarfs” and the dwarfs were animated instead of portrayed by actors. Despite the disappointing start, Disney has a track record of turning modest openings into successful box office runs. “Snow White” faces little direct competition in the coming weeks and received a “B+” CinemaScore from audiences. In contrast, Warner Bros.’ “Alto Knights” and “Mickey 17” both underperformed at the box office. Overall, the 2025 box office has been challenging for Hollywood, with a 6.9% decrease from last year and a 38.6% drop from 2019.
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