Snow White, the latest live-action remake from Disney directed by Marc Webb, known for The Amazing Spider-Man series, faced a challenging start at the box office. According to Comscore, the film earned $43 million domestically during its opening weekend, marking it as the second highest debut of 2025 so far, surpassed only by the MCU's Captain America: Brave New World. Despite topping the week's chart, Snow White fell short of expectations and underperformed compared to other Disney remakes like the 2019 live-action Dumbo, which opened with $45 million.
To put things into perspective, other Disney remakes have enjoyed significantly stronger openings. The Lion King (2019), Beauty and the Beast (2017), The Jungle Book (2016), and The Little Mermaid (2023) all surpassed the $100 million mark in their domestic opening weekends.
Internationally, Snow White also experienced a modest start, pulling in $44.3 million, which brings its global total to $87.3 million according to Comscore estimates.
The film, a live-action adaptation of Disney's 1937 animated classic, stars Rachel Zegler, a seasoned musical performer, as Snow White, and Gal Gadot, known for her role in Wonder Woman, as the Evil Queen. With a reported production budget exceeding $250 million, Snow White faces a steep challenge to reach profitability, particularly when factoring in marketing expenses.However, there is a glimmer of hope for Snow White. Disney's Mufasa: The Lion King, a prequel to the 2019 Lion King remake, started with a modest $35.4 million domestic opening in December but went on to gross over $717 million worldwide. Disney will be banking on a similar turnaround for Snow White, especially as it navigates the ongoing scrutiny surrounding the performance of Captain America: Brave New World, which has accumulated $400.8 million globally ($192.1 million domestic and $208.7 million international) after six weekends.
IGN's review of Snow White scored it a 7/10, praising it for being a meaningful adaptation of the original, rather than just a lesser imitation.
