Actress Rachel Zegler faced a wave of online mockery after publicly celebrating Disney’s Snow White reboot as the “number one movie in the world.” Zegler, who stars as the iconic fairytale princess in the live-action adaptation, shared her excitement over the film’s box office status, sparking mixed reactions across social media.
The celebration came despite reports that the film’s financial performance has struggled to meet expectations, with industry analysts pointing to lackluster domestic numbers and controversy surrounding the project’s creative direction. Critics quickly took to various platforms, questioning Zegler’s claim and accusing her of exaggerating the movie’s success.
Online users highlighted conflicting box office figures and expressed skepticism about the film’s ranking, fueling a new round of backlash that has plagued the production since its early promotional efforts. Zegler has faced repeated criticism in the past over comments regarding the film’s updated storyline and modernized characters.
While Disney has not directly responded to the reaction surrounding Zegler’s post, the company continues to promote the film globally as it attempts to recover production costs. International markets may play a key role in boosting overall revenue, but early signs suggest the film faces an uphill battle to achieve blockbuster status.
The latest controversy adds to the challenges surrounding Snow White, which has remained under intense scrutiny from critics and fans debating the direction of Disney’s live-action remakes.