Disney's Snow White Becomes Most Polluting Film Since 2019

Disney's live-action adaptation of Snow White has faced significant setbacks, dropping 66% in its second weekend and grossing just over $6 million, leading to projected losses of around $115 million. The film, which cost between $240 million and $270 million to produce, has also been criticized for its environmental impact, generating at least 4,258 tonnes of CO2 emissions, making it the second most polluting Disney film since mandatory environmental reporting began. This surpasses even the greenhouse gas emissions of the latest Fast & Furious film despite its car-centered action. Controversy surrounded the casting of Rachel Zegler, who faced backlash for her mixed heritage and comments labeling the original 1937 film as 'dated'. The film's poor reception is compounded by criticism over the removal of iconic elements like the seven dwarfs, now replaced with 'magical creatures', after a backlash against perceived 'wokeness'. Overall, Snow White's production has turned into a prominent example of a modern-day fairy tale gone wrong for Disney.