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Disney’s ‘Snow White’ Faces Financial and Critical Setbacks

The live-action remake struggles at the box office with $87.3 million globally as controversies and poor reviews overshadow its release.

  • The film is projected to see a 53% drop in its second weekend, with an estimated $20 million domestic box office haul.
  • Rachel Zegler’s social media activity, including a 'Free Palestine' tweet, has drawn criticism and been cited by some insiders as a factor in the film's poor reception.
  • The movie has received overwhelmingly negative reviews, holding a 1.6/10 IMDb rating and a 42% score on Rotten Tomatoes, among Disney’s worst-rated films.
  • Changes to the original story, including reimagined characters and plot updates, have polarized audiences and drawn backlash.
  • Industry observers are questioning the future viability of Disney's live-action remake strategy given Snow White's underperformance and controversies.
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