Thu Mar 27 10:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Disney’s Snow White Underwhelms at Box Office, Raising Concerns for Studio

**LOS ANGELES, CA** – Disney’s live-action remake of *Snow White* debuted with a disappointing $43 million opening weekend, falling significantly short of expectations and marking a weak start to the year for theatrical releases. While securing the second-best opening of 2025, the figure is far below the studio’s recent live-action successes like *The Jungle Book* and *Beauty and the Beast*, and even lags behind *Dumbo*’s opening. With a reported budget as high as $270 million, *Snow White* now joins a list of expensive Disney underperformers, raising concerns about its potential profitability.

The film’s underperformance contributes to a broader trend of weak box office numbers this year. Ten out of the eleven weekends in 2025 have grossed less than $100 million, fueling discussions about audiences’ preference for home entertainment. While some smaller films, like Steven Soderbergh’s well-reviewed *Black Bag*, showed promise, their overall box office success remains uncertain. Other notable underperformers include Warner Bros.’ *Mickey 17* and *The Alto Knights*, highlighting the struggles faced by major studios.

Despite the dismal performance of many new releases, some films continue to fare relatively well. *Captain America: Brave New World* is holding strong, *Dog Man* is on track to become one of the year’s highest-grossing films, and a few smaller independent releases have shown strong per-theater averages. However, the overall box office remains sluggish, leaving studios looking towards upcoming releases like *Minecraft* with high hopes for a much-needed blockbuster.

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