Snow White Bombs at the Box Office: Disney’s Live-Action Adaptation Falls Short of Expectations

The highly anticipated live-action adaptation of Disney's 'Snow White' has failed to meet box office expectations, marking a significant disappointment for the studio. According to Forbes, the film, which had a hefty budget, only managed to pull in $18.5 million during its opening weekend, far below the projected figures. Fox News reported that the movie's performance was described as 'brutal,' highlighting the stark contrast between its high production costs and dismal earnings.

Comparisons with other Disney live-action adaptations, such as 'The Lion King' and 'Aladdin,' show that 'Snow White' significantly underperformed. The New York Times delved into the controversies surrounding the film, including changes to the classic story and casting choices, which may have contributed to its poor reception.

This box office flop raises questions about Disney's strategy with live-action remakes and whether the studio can continue to rely on nostalgia to draw audiences. As Disney reevaluates its approach, the entertainment industry watches closely to see how this setback might influence future projects.

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Did the new Snow White flop?

The $250 million film hauled in a disappointing $43 million at the domestic box office, far below recent projections of at least $65 million amid generally middling reviews. Both its critical and commercial reception currently rank it the lowest among any of Disney's modern remakes of its animated classics.

How did the Snow White movie do this weekend?

'Snow White' opened in the U.S. and Canada to $43 million in ticket sales, still coming in first place at the domestic box office, according to studio estimates, the Los Angeles Times reported. It cost an estimated $250 million to make. The movie grossed $44 million overseas for a total global debut of $87 million.

Who plays Snow White in The New Snow White?

Starring Rachel Zegler in the titular role, with Andrew Burnap and Gal Gadot, it follows the pure-hearted Snow White who joins forces with seven dwarfs and a bandit named Jonathan to free her kingdom from her cruel stepmother.

How did Snow White do on opening day?

Disney's 'Snow White' opens with a lackluster $43 million amid controversies, poor reviews.

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