JOURNAL ARTICLE

'Snow White' Remake, Battling Controversy, Posts $42 Million.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Buckley, Thomas 3 of 3

Abstract

Disney's live-action remake of "Snow White" starring Rachel Zegler fell short of box office expectations, earning $42.2 million in the US and Canada and $87 million globally. The film faced controversy over casting choices and political comments made by Zegler, as well as criticism for reimagining the dwarfs as computer-generated magical beings. Despite marketing the remake as a tale of female empowerment, it received mixed reviews from critics, with only 42% recommending the film on Rotten Tomatoes. This disappointment follows Disney's previous underperforming release, "Captain America: Brave New World," indicating a shift in the studio's success streak. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/03, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Film
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:183982359
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