The live-action remake of Disney’s “Snow White” opened in theaters with disappointing ticket sales of $43 million, falling short of its high budget of over $250 million. The film faced controversies over its handling of CGI dwarfs and star Rachel Zegler’s comments, leading to poor reviews and a lackluster box office performance. Overseas, the film made $44.3 million for a global launch of $87.3 million, below initial expectations.
The underwhelming debut of “Snow White” raises questions about Disney’s reliance on live-action remakes of its classic animated films. Despite some past successes, like “The Lion King,” the studio’s strategy is now being scrutinized. The film industry as a whole is facing challenges in 2025, with the box office down compared to previous years.
In contrast to “Snow White,” Warner Bros.’ “Alto Knights” and “Mickey 17” also had disappointing openings at the box office. “Magazine Dreams,” starring Jonathan Majors, opened with $700,000 after Majors faced legal issues. Overall, the weekend was filled with disappointments and setbacks for Hollywood.
Despite the rough start to 2025, there are hopes that upcoming films, like Disney’s “Moana” and “Tangled” remakes, will fare better at the box office. Audiences gave “Snow White” a CinemaScore of “B+,” indicating some level of enjoyment, but the film still did not meet expectations in terms of ticket sales.
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