The movie grossed only 3.5 million dollars in its opening weekend. Its production cost 270 million
As if that weren't enough, Rachel Zegler also faced rejection on the set itself. Gal Gadot chose to keep her distance due to Zegler's extreme stances on the conflict between Israel and Palestine.
According to sources, Gadot, of Israeli origin and with military experience, has defended her country's hostages. Her stance caused friction with Zegler, who has openly expressed her opposition to Israel's response in Palestine.
During its first weekend in Mexico and the US, the adaptation of Disney's classic, Snow White, managed to gross 3.5 million dollars at the box office. The figure is alarming when compared to the total production cost, which rose to 270.4 million dollars.
The initial reviews reinforce the idea of a disastrous outlook. Critics agree that the movie doesn't meet the expected standards and will hardly be remembered in the future.
The disinterest the film has caused in the United States seems to be reflected in Mexico. Theaters have reported empty rooms, while on social media the dominant discourse blames its failure on its lead, Rachel Zegler.
There isn't a single reason to explain it, but everything indicates that the film's fate was sealed from the start.
Many claim that the choice of Rachel Zegler as the lead is a response to a forced inclusion strategy. However, her statements and ideological stance also fueled the controversy.
In an interview, Zegler hinted that her version of Snow White would align with current sensibilities:
"I just want to say that we're not in 1937 anymore, and we've written a Snow White who won't be rescued by a prince. She doesn't dream of finding love either, but of becoming the leader she can be. The leader her late father told her she would be if she was fair, brave, and honest."
Her words caused a wave of criticism both against her and Disney, accused of imposing a progressive agenda in the film. Another controversy arose when the studio decided to recreate the seven dwarfs with CGI to avoid potential controversies.
On social media like X and Facebook, thousands of comments question Zegler's casting for the role. Not so much because of her skin tone, but because, according to some internet users, her beauty is inferior compared to Gadot's.
On social media, some claim that Snow White has failed at the box office, while others believe that it's still too early to give a definitive verdict.
In Mexico, initial opinions are divided. Some viewers think the movie "could have been worse," while actor Kristoff Raczynski was more blunt, calling it "trash."
On X, users have reacted with mockery and with a review that has gone viral: "The memes are better than the movie."
While waiting for the final figures in Mexico, everything points to Snow White meeting the low expectations that have accompanied it for months. Thousands of people expressed their lack of interest in buying a ticket just to confirm what they already imagined.
