Snow White’s Box Office Disappointment Sparks Controversy

The much-anticipated live-action remake of Disney's 'Snow White,' starring Rachel Zegler, has opened to a lackluster performance at the box office, prompting widespread discussion and criticism. Released amid high expectations, the film has struggled to draw audiences, tracking to be one of the lowest-grossing live-action remakes in Disney's history.

Critics have been vocal about the film's shortcomings, with reviews highlighting issues ranging from the adaptation's deviation from the original animated classic to the overall execution of the story. Rachel Zegler's portrayal of Snow White, in particular, has been a focal point of controversy, with opinions divided on her performance and the film's modern reinterpretation of the fairy tale.

The box office numbers reflect a broader trend of audience fatigue with Disney's recent live-action remakes, raising questions about the studio's strategy moving forward. Disney executives have yet to comment extensively on the film's performance, but the industry is closely watching to see how this will impact future projects.

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How much money did Snow White make on opening weekend?

Disney's “Snow White,” a big-budget live-action retelling of the classic fairytale, opened to a sleepy $43 million at the domestic box office this weekend amid a slew of controversies.

Is snow white white?

Snow White is a princess, described by her stepmother's Magic Mirror as having 'hair as black as ebony, lips as red as the rose, skin as white as snow.'

Is Snow White on Disney?

Snow White will eventually be streaming on Disney+ at a later date. Fans can expect the live-action film to arrive on Disney's streaming service approximately three months after its theatrical debut, likely sometime in June 2025.

How is the new Snow White?

Starring a simpering Rachel Zegler in the title role and Gal Gadot as a cardboard cutout of the Evil Queen, this is a bamboo-splinters-under-the-fingernails viewing experience. It's not so much the clumsy attempts to defuse the political insensitivity of the original cartoon that sinks the movie.

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