Disney's Live-Action 'Snow White' Struggles with $45M Opening Weekend

The $250M remake faces financial uncertainty, mixed reviews, and backlash over casting and storyline changes.

The live-action 'Snow White' remake opened to an underwhelming $45 million domestically, falling short of expectations and past Disney remakes like 'The Little Mermaid.'
With a production budget of $250-270 million, the film's financial performance raises concerns about its ability to recoup costs.
Critics gave the movie a 44% Rotten Tomatoes score, while audiences rated it a B+ on CinemaScore, lower than most Disney live-action adaptations.
The updated storyline, emphasizing Snow White's leadership journey over a love story, has alienated traditional fans and drawn mixed reactions.
The film's release was marred by controversies, including backlash against Rachel Zegler's comments on the original 1937 film and the depiction of the seven dwarfs as CGI characters.