After four years of online backlash and controversy, Disney’s anticipated live-action “Snow White” remake, starring Rachel Zegler, hits theaters on March 21, 2025.
As journalist Al Horner writes for The Telegraph, Disney’s 2025 “Snow White” remake was initially seen as a surefire hit, following the success of previous live-action remakes like “Alice in Wonderland” (2010), “The Jungle Book” (2016), and “Beauty and the Beast” (2017), all of which grossed over $1 billion at the box office. Announced in October 2016, the film was expected to continue Disney’s profitable remake trend.
The “Snow White” remake was expected to surpass the success of those previous films, especially with its release during Disney’s 100th anniversary in 2023. Early hopes were high, with Greta Gerwig briefly joining as co-writer. However, the film, directed by Marc Webb, faced delays and production issues, leading to a troubled release long after its planned debut.
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