Disney’s live-action Snow White has stumbled into infamy as one of the studio’s biggest recent disappointments. A weak opening weekend, brutal reviews, and a furious audience backlash have turned the film into a financial and reputational mess for the entertainment titan.
The movie debuted with a paltry $42.2 million, falling far short of the modest $60 million projections. Ticket sales plummeted 75% by Monday, signalling a swift rejection from viewers. With a budget demanding $300 million domestically to break even, the film’s $50 million first-week haul spells a looming loss.
Snow White FLOPPED, but I'm not surprised. All of these remakes are sh*t.
Here's why: pic.twitter.com/bUXT0So4bH
— Russell Brand (@rustyrockets) March 26, 2025Rachel Zegler’s Role Sparks Controversy
Lead actress Rachel Zegler sits at the heart of the storm. Her outspoken political statements have turned off many fans, drawing ire even from the producer’s son. Intended to refresh the iconic Snow White, Zegler’s polarizing persona has instead dragged the film into controversy, hurting its appeal.
Rachel Zegler: “People will wait in line despite my flaws.”
Welcome back to reality princess.. Snow White was a complete flop
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— aka (@akafaceUS) March 24, 2025Critics echo the discontent. Fewer than half gave Snow White a thumbs-up, but audiences delivered the harshest blow. On IMDb, the film scores a dismal 1.6/10 from 193,000 votes—lower than Disaster Movie (1.9/10) and Battlefield Earth (2.5/10), cementing its place among cinema’s all-time flops.
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This failure underscores a troubling trend at Disney. Once a powerhouse of universal storytelling, the studio now seems to chase niche cultural goals over broad appeal. Critics argue this focus sacrifices quality, leaving Snow White as a costly casualty. Can Disney regain its magic touch? The box office numbers suggest a tough road ahead.
