Snow White's opening weekend at the box office was less than stellar, marking one of the weakest domestic launches for a Disney remake to date. Directed by Marc Webb, known for his work on The Amazing Spider-Man films, Snow White managed to pull in $43 million domestically. While this was enough to secure the top spot on this week's chart and make it the second biggest opening of 2025 behind the MCU's Captain America: Brave New World, it fell short of the $45 million debut of the 2019 live-action Dumbo and did not meet expectations.
For perspective, other Disney remakes like 2019's The Lion King, 2017's Beauty and the Beast, 2016's The Jungle Book, and 2023's The Little Mermaid all boasted opening weekend domestic earnings exceeding $100 million.
Internationally, Snow White also had a modest start, earning $44.3 million, bringing its global total to $87.3 million according to Comscore estimates.
This live-action adaptation of Disney's 1937 animated classic features Rachel Zegler, a seasoned musical actress, 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 significant challenge to break even, especially when factoring in marketing expenses.
However, there's a glimmer of hope for Snow White. Disney's Mufasa: The Lion King, a prequel to the Lion King remake, started with a domestic opening of just $35.4 million in December but ultimately grossed over $717 million worldwide. Disney will be crossing its fingers for a similar sleeper hit success with Snow White, amidst ongoing scrutiny over the performance of Captain America: Brave New World, which has now earned $400.8 million globally after six weekends ($192.1 million domestic and $208.7 million international).
IGN's review of Snow White awarded it a 7/10, noting, "Snow White is a live-action Disney remake that meaningfully adapts its original, rather than creating a lesser mimicry."
