Snow White, directed by Marc Webb known for The Amazing Spider-Man 1 and 2, faced a challenging start at the box office, marking one of the weakest openings for Disney's live-action remakes. According to Comscore, the film earned $43 million domestically during its opening weekend, securing the second highest debut of 2025, just behind the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Captain America: Brave New World. Despite topping this week's chart, Snow White fell short of the $45 million opening achieved by the live-action Dumbo in 2019 and did not meet expectations.
For comparison, 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 surpassed $100 million in domestic earnings during their opening weekends.
Internationally, Snow White also had a subdued start, pulling in $44.3 million, bringing the global total to $87.3 million, as per Comscore estimates.
Snow White is a live-action adaptation of Disney's 1937 animated classic, featuring Rachel Zegler, a seasoned musical actress, in the titular role and Gal Gadot, known for her portrayal of Wonder Woman, as the Evil Queen. With a reported production budget exceeding $250 million, the film faces significant challenges to break even, particularly when marketing expenses are factored in.However, there's a glimmer of hope for Snow White. Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King, a prequel to the 2019 remake, started with a modest $35.4 million domestically but ultimately grossed 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 ($192.1 million domestic and $208.7 million international) after six weekends.
IGN's review of Snow White awarded it a 7/10, commending the film for meaningfully adapting its original source rather than merely replicating it.
