Snow White, the latest live-action Disney remake directed by Marc Webb of The Amazing Spider-Man fame, faced a challenging start at the box office. According to Comscore, the film debuted domestically with $43 million, securing the second-highest opening of 2025 so far, trailing only behind Captain America: Brave New World. Despite topping this week's chart, its earnings fell short of the $45 million opening of 2019's live-action Dumbo and were below initial projections.
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 totals exceeding $100 million.
Internationally, Snow White had a similarly subdued launch, pulling in $44.3 million, which brought its global total to $87.3 million, as per Comscore estimates.
Snow White is a reimagining of Disney's iconic 1937 animated film, featuring Rachel Zegler, known for her musical talents, in the titular role, and Gal Gadot, famed for her portrayal of Wonder Woman, as the Evil Queen. With a hefty production budget reportedly over $250 million, the film's opening weekend performance suggests a steep climb to profitability, 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 modest $35.4 million domestically but went on to amass over $717 million worldwide. Disney is likely banking on a similar 'sleeper hit' success for Snow White, amidst ongoing scrutiny over the performance of Captain America: Brave New World, which has accumulated $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, praising it as "a live-action Disney remake that meaningfully adapts its original, rather than creating a lesser mimicry."
