Disney’s ‘Snow White’ Reimagining: A Tale of Box Office Modesty

In a weekend where fairy tales met financial realities, Disney’s latest live-action adaptation, “Snow White,” opened to a domestic box office of $43 million. While this figure might seem enchanting at first glance, it falls short when juxtaposed against the film’s hefty production budget exceeding $250 million. International markets added a sprinkle of magic, contributing $87.3 million from 52 territories. Historically, Disney’s live-action ventures have experienced varied openings but often find their stride over time, as evidenced by 2023’s “The Little Mermaid.” “Snow White,” starring Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot, managed to dethrone the Chinese animated sensation “Ne Zha 2” from its global box office reign. Other notable performances included Steven Soderbergh’s “Black Bag” and Bong Joon Ho’s “Mickey 17.” Anticipation builds for upcoming releases such as the fantasy comedy “Death of a Unicorn” and the horror flick “The Woman in the Yard.”

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