The 2025 live-action adaptation of Snow White has achieved a significant box office feat. Directed by Marc Webb, this Disney remake showcases Rachel Zegler in the titular role, with Gal Gadot portraying the Evil Queen. The film features original music by Pasek and Paul, in addition to beloved classics from the original 1937 movie, such as “Heigh-Ho”and “Whistle While You Work.”However, the film’s premiere has not been without controversy, particularly regarding its portrayal of dwarfism and the conflicting political views of its leading stars concerning the Israel-Palestine issue.
According to Deadline, Snow White anticipates a domestic box office take of approximately $5.9 million over its third weekend, bringing its total earnings to $77.3 million. This has resulted in a drop from No. 2 to No. 4 in weekend rankings, lagging behind the second weekend of A Working Man (No. 2) and the new entrants A Minecraft Movie (No. 1) and The Chosen: Last Supper – Part 2 (No. 3).
While the film has reached the $75 million mark, Variety reports that projections suggest it might not surpass $100 million in North America during its theatrical run. This forecast presents challenges for the production’s overall financial viability.
Impact on Snow White’s Performance
Budget Concerns Affecting Success
Reaching $75 million at the domestic box office is noteworthy, making Snow White the fourth film to achieve this milestone in 2025, following Dog Man, Captain America: Brave New World, and A Minecraft Movie. However, the prospect of not breaking the $100 million barrier domestically poses significant risks, especially since international revenues have been nearly on par with its domestic totals.
A Minecraft Movie is projected for a record-breaking opening weekend that could exceed $100 million, thereby intensifying the competition.
The substantial budget of $250 million for Snow White further complicates matters. Typically, films must earn about two and a half times their production costs to achieve profitability, placing the anticipated break-even point at around $625 million or more. Given the current trajectory, the film may struggle to reach even $250 million by the conclusion of its theatrical release, indicating potential for considerable losses for Disney.
Analysis of Snow White’s Box Office Performance
Disney’s Future Outlook in 2025
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While Snow White may result in significant financial losses for Disney, the company’s future looks promising. Disney’s upcoming slate includes a range of highly anticipated films linked to popular intellectual properties, such as the live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch and the legacy sequel Freakier Friday. Other exciting projects include Zootopia 2, Pixar’s Elio, and superhero films like Marvel’s Fantastic Four: First Steps and Thunderbolts.
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