Disney's Snow White Debuts with $87.3 Million Worldwide, Faces Financial Challenges

Disney's live-action remake of 'Snow White' has had a disappointing opening weekend, grossing only $87.3 million globally against a production budget exceeding $250 million. The film earned $43 million domestically and $44.3 million internationally, falling short of expectations and marking one of the lowest openings for a Disney remake. Controversy surrounding the film, particularly comments from star Rachel Zegler regarding the original 1937 version, has contributed to its lackluster reception. Comparatively, other recent Disney remakes like 'Beauty and the Beast' and 'The Little Mermaid' had much stronger openings, raising concerns about 'Snow White's' ability to break even. Despite this, Disney hopes for a turnaround similar to the trajectory of 'Mufasa: The Lion King,' which initially opened poorly but ultimately grossed over $717 million. The performance of 'Snow White' in the coming weeks will be critical to determine its success or failure.