Disney’s ‘Snow White’ Struggles with Weak $45M Opening Weekend

The live-action remake faces tepid reviews, audience fatigue, and controversy, raising concerns about Disney's adaptation strategy.

The $250 million live-action remake earned $16 million on opening day, including $3.5 million from Thursday previews, and is projected to gross $45 million domestically for the weekend.
Critics gave the film a 44% score on Rotten Tomatoes, while audiences rated it a B+ on CinemaScore, both lower than Disney's typical live-action remake standards.
Controversies over casting, Rachel Zegler's comments on the original film, and the use of CGI dwarves have drawn significant public backlash.
The film's opening compares unfavorably to past Disney hits like 'The Little Mermaid' ($95M) and 'Beauty and the Beast' ($175M), but aligns with the underperforming 'Dumbo' ($45M).
Disney hopes the film could mirror the trajectory of 'Mufasa: The Lion King,' which rebounded after a slow start to gross over $700 million globally.