Disney's 'Snow White' Falls Short With $45 Million Opening Weekend

The live-action remake struggles to justify its $250-270 million budget, facing lukewarm reviews and audience skepticism.

The film opened to $45 million domestically, comparable to the underperforming 2019 'Dumbo' remake, and far below other Disney live-action hits like 'The Lion King' and 'Beauty and the Beast.'
With a production budget of $250-270 million, 'Snow White' faces significant challenges in recouping its costs, relying heavily on international markets for potential profitability.
The movie received mixed reception, earning a 44% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes and a B+ CinemaScore, marking the lowest CinemaScore for a Disney live-action remake to date.
Pre-release controversies, including backlash over casting, political statements by lead actors, and the use of CGI dwarfs, contributed to polarized audience reactions.
The film's underperformance raises broader questions about Disney's live-action remake strategy, which has seen both major successes and notable failures in recent years.