Disney’s live-action remake of “Snow White” opened to a disappointing $43 million in ticket sales, falling short of expectations despite a budget of over $250 million. The film faced controversy over the handling of CGI-rendered dwarfs and comments made by star Rachel Zegler. Poor reviews on Rotten Tomatoes further dampened its success.
The underwhelming performance of “Snow White” raises questions about Disney’s strategy of remaking animated classics into live-action films. Despite past successes like “The Lion King,” the studio’s approach may need reevaluation. Other upcoming live-action remakes, such as “Moana” and “Tangled,” may face similar challenges.
Efforts to modernize the story of “Snow White” drew criticism, leading to delays and reshoots that increased costs. The film’s global launch only reached $87.3 million, far below initial expectations. Disney has been successful in turning modest openings into profitable ventures in the past, but “Snow White” may not follow suit.
In a competitive weekend at the box office, Warner Bros.’ “Alto Knights” flopped with only $3.2 million in ticket sales. Another disappointment was “Mickey 17,” which struggled to recoup its $118 million budget. Jonathan Majors’ “Magazine Dreams” opened to $700,000 after being dropped by Searchlight Pictures due to legal issues.
Overall, the 2025 box office has been lackluster, down 6.9% from the previous year and 38.6% from 2019. Despite the challenges facing the industry, “Snow White” will continue to compete in the coming weeks with a “B+” CinemaScore from audiences.
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