Controversies Overshadow Disney's Snow White Remake

Disney's live-action 'Snow White' remake, starring Rachel Zegler, faced controversies and underwhelming box office performance, grossing $87.3 million globally on its opening weekend against a $270 million budget. Controversies included Zegler's political comments, prompting Disney to hire a social media expert, and racial controversy claims, affecting its reception. Critics offered mixed reviews, commending Zegler's performance while criticizing the CGI and changes to the original story. Despite the backlash, Zegler celebrated the film's opening, though Disney is likely reassessing the strategy due to the disappointing debut. The film's challenges reflect broader societal discussions on race and representation in media.