Snow White Reboot Fails to Charm at the Box Office
The much-anticipated Disney reboot of 'Snow White,' starring Rachel Zegler, has stumbled at the box office, drawing significantly fewer viewers than expected. Despite high hopes and a robust marketing campaign, the film opened to a disappointing $19.9 million over the weekend, well below the projected figures. Critics have mixed reviews, with some praising the fresh take on the classic tale, while others argue it strays too far from the original.
The controversy surrounding the film's casting and modernization of the story may have contributed to its lukewarm reception. Social media was abuzz with debates over the inclusion of diverse characters and the altered narrative, which some traditionalists felt deviated too much from the beloved fairy tale. Disney, facing criticism, has remained tight-lipped about future plans for the franchise.
Analysts suggest that the film's performance could impact Disney's strategy for upcoming remakes, prompting a potential reevaluation of how the studio approaches its iconic stories in a rapidly changing cultural landscape. The box office failure of 'Snow White' serves as a reminder of the challenges Hollywood faces in balancing innovation with tradition.
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Is the Snow White movie doing well?
“Snow White” opened worse than “Dumbo” (a $46 million opening in 2019) and well shy of “Cinderella” territory ($67.9 million in 2015). Overseas, “Snow White” added $44.3 million for a global launch of $87.3 million.
Is Snow White Live Action a flop?
Disney's live-action version of the classic fairy tale Snow White has topped the North American box office chart despite a slew of underwhelming reviews. The movie has taken an estimated $87.3m (£67.5m) globally during its opening weekend, according to Box Office Mojo.
How much has the new Snow White movie made?
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.
How much did Snow White make on opening weekend?
Disney's latest live-action remake of an animated classic got off to a Sleepy start in its premiere weekend, grossing $43 million at the domestic box office.
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