Snow White Sets Record for Lowest Disney Live-Action Opening

Disney's live-action remake of 'Snow White' has suffered a disappointing opening weekend, earning just $43 million domestically and $87 million globally, marking it as the lowest opening for a Disney remake. The film's production costs, estimated at $270 million, combined with negative reviews and controversies, have contributed to its poor performance. Criticisms have focused on the film's portrayal of the seven dwarves using CGI, leading to backlash from the dwarf community, and star Rachel Zegler's previous comments on the original film and political views. Additionally, tension between Zegler and co-star Gal Gadot, due to differing views on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, has added to the film's controversies. Despite the film's poor critical reception, with a 44% score on Rotten Tomatoes, audiences have shown a somewhat more favorable response. The film's future success looks uncertain given its rocky start and the negative word of mouth it has generated.