In the latest episode of Hollywood hijinks, Rachel Zegler has achieved the impossible by toppling a once-unbeatable Disney franchise faster than you can say “mirror, mirror on the wall.” The remake of Snow White has turned into a box office disaster, with Disney reeling from the financial turmoil of this incredibly expensive flop. The beloved fairy tale seems to have had its magic worn thin by a curious mix of “woke” reinterpretation and a staggering budget misfire, turning this iconic story into a cautionary tale for anyone daring to modernize a classic without bracing for consequences.
Disney’s Snow White remake cost a whopping $250–270 million to produce, yet it has been crushed under the weight of its own ambitions. With global earnings so far unverified but totaling $87.3 million during its opening weekend and a massive drop in ticket sales from week to week, the film is on track to become one of Disney’s big failures. The original Snow White from 1937 was a cinematic triumph, but this 2025 version is a shadow of its predecessor, poised to lose hundreds of millions for the House of Mouse.
While Rachel Zegler’s social media activity is uncorroborated, suggesting she’s unfazed, the situation is far from comical for Disney. It’s clear that this isn’t just a personal flop—it’s a corporate dilemma. Disney is now scrambling, feeling the pinch of a project intended to ride the coattails of nostalgia while appealing to new audiences, which has instead alienated them.
Interestingly, as Snow White stumbles, other films thrive. Jason Statham’s gritty, straightforward action film and a Jesus-themed movie have both outperformed Disney’s flailing princess flick. Audiences appear to be eschewing what they perceive as forced social commentary wrapped in CGI for more straightforward storylines featuring well-defined heroes and villains. Maybe it’s a sign that viewers long for more substance than spectacle, leaving Snow White’s chaotic reimagining to bite the poisoned apple of public indifference.
The industry takeaway? Even if your castle is as big as Disney’s, foundational cracks can bring it down. Critics might praise authenticity over alteration, valuing stories that respect their origins while freshening their appeal. Perhaps it’s time for Hollywood to remember what works on screen: engaging narratives and characters that people can understand and root for, complete with heroic rescues and happily-ever-afters, whether in the forest or at the box office.
