Snow White ranks as Disney’s least successful live-action film in ten years.

Disney’s “Snow White” Reboot Underperforms

The recent reboot of Disney’s “Snow White” seems to be missing the mark, ranking as the company’s least successful wide release live-action remake in nearly ten years.

Released on March 21 in the US and Canada, the 2025 remake of the 1937 classic has struggled significantly, pulling in just $200 million globally.

According to IMDB.com, the film is labeled an “official flop,” with earnings of $205.5 million falling woefully short of the total expenses, which are around $410 million—covering marketing and production costs. The disappointing performance has hit the studio hard, with estimates predicting losses exceeding $115 million.

To put things in perspective, “Pete’s Dragon,” Disney’s 2016 remake of the 1977 movie, earned $133.7 million—considerably less than what “Snow White” has managed so far.

The film hasn’t been free from controversy either. More than three years prior to its release, actor Peter Dinklage voiced his concerns regarding the portrayal of the classic Seven Dwarf characters, urging Disney to consider a modern approach.

During a podcast with comedian Marc Maron, Dinklage stated Disney should rethink how they depict dwarfs in the story. Following these critiques, Disney announced it would adopt a “different approach” for the seven dwarfs in the film.

Rachel Zegler, who plays the lead, also faced backlash on social media for her comments about the original “Snow White” during a 2022 Disney D23 Expo. She mentioned how the 1937 version was quite dated.

Because of the rising controversies surrounding both the dwarfs and Zegler’s remarks, Disney decided to push back the release of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” which was initially set for March 2024, to late 2023.

Zegler has also made headlines for her outspoken stance on various political issues. In an August 2024 post, she shared her thoughts regarding the film’s official trailer and expressed strong views against Donald Trump and his supporters, which drew a lot of attention online.

Eventually, she offered an apology, remarking that “hate and anger have further divided us from peace and understanding.”

In light of these challenges, Disney has opted for a subdued premiere for “Snow White.” Reports suggest that the event will lack the usual fanfare, with many media outlets missing from the guest list; the event will mainly include crew members and photographers.