Disney’s live-action Snow White reboot opened to a weak box office performance over the weekend, falling far short of expectations despite the film’s enormous production budget. Early numbers revealed the remake failed to draw large audiences, raising concerns about its long-term success in theaters.
The film, which reimagines the 1937 animated classic, faced stiff competition and mixed reactions from audiences and critics alike. Despite extensive marketing efforts and a major promotional push ahead of its release, Snow White struggled to generate the anticipated turnout during its debut weekend.
Industry analysts pointed to multiple factors behind the underwhelming box office showing, including controversy over creative changes to the storyline and characters. Additionally, early reviews cited a lack of connection with viewers who had hoped for a faithful adaptation of the original tale.
With production costs reported to have soared due to elaborate special effects and reshoots, the film now faces an uphill battle to recover its massive investment. The disappointing start has sparked fresh debate about Disney’s strategy of rebooting its classic animated films into live-action versions.
Executives are closely monitoring the film’s performance in international markets, where it remains uncertain whether overseas audiences will bolster overall earnings. Meanwhile, the soft domestic opening has cast a shadow over what was expected to be one of the studio’s major releases of the year.