Controversy and backlash follow Disney’s Snow White remake as low ticket sales and viral social media posts highlight its poor reception

Controversy and backlash follow Disney’s Snow White remake as low ticket sales and viral social media posts highlight its poor reception

Disney’s latest attempt at reviving Snow White hasn’t exactly gone as planned.

The modernized adaptation starring Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot debuted with minimal fanfare, leaving many theaters surprisingly empty just days after its release.

Disappointing Ticket Sales

Social media users have been quick to share evidence of the film’s underwhelming performance.

One viral post showed an IMAX theater with just one ticket sold for its Friday night premiere, while another revealed zero seats booked for a prime Saturday evening slot.

The lack of audience interest sparked comments like “This is hilariously abysmal,” as users compared the turnout to Disney’s previous hits.

Controversial Changes Stir Debate

The film’s creative choices have raised eyebrows.

Disney replaced the traditional Seven Dwarfs with a diverse group of magical beings, which some viewers found off-putting.

Critic Brian Viner remarked, “Disney’s contorted attempts not to offend anyone have somehow managed to offend everyone.”

Divided Opinions on the Film’s Quality

Audience reviews have been mixed.

Some praised the movie for staying true to themes of kindness and self-belief, while others felt it lacked purpose.

Friends Shannon and Chelsea criticized the film for being poorly structured and claimed the iconic dwarfs barely appeared.

Meanwhile, NHS worker Rachel Bulman gave the movie 4.5 stars, calling it “really good.”

Rachel Zegler’s Comments Resurface

Adding to the controversy, past comments by Rachel Zegler have resurfaced.

In 2022, she criticized the original Snow White for its romantic storyline, describing the prince as someone who “literally stalks her.”

Critics have now linked those remarks to the film’s struggles at the box office.

What’s Next for Disney?

With disappointing sales and strong public reaction, Disney now faces the challenge of winning back fans while learning from this reboot’s missteps.

Whether audiences will warm up to the film in the coming weeks remains to be seen.