La reedición de Blancanieves de Disney enfrenta una lucha difícil tras debutar con taquilla baja

Disney’s live-action Snow White (2025), directed by Marc Webb and starring Rachel Zegler as the titular princess and Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen, has launched with underwhelming box office numbers, raising concerns about its long-term viability despite a modest opening weekend.

Box Office Performance:

• Domestic Opening: $43 million — the second-largest opening of 2025, behind Captain America: Brave New World ($45 million), but below expectations.
• Global Total (Opening Weekend): $87.3 million ($43M domestic + $44.3M international)
• Comparison to Past Disney Live-Action Remakes:
  • The Lion King (2019): $184M domestic
  • Beauty and the Beast (2017): $174M domestic
  • The Jungle Book (2016): $103M domestic
  • The Little Mermaid (2023): $102M domestic
  • Dumbo (2019): $45M domestic (slightly ahead of Snow White)

This places Snow White well below the opening benchmarks set by Disney’s recent live-action remakes — a notable downturn for a film backed by a reported production budget exceeding $250 million, not including marketing and distribution costs.

Critical Reception:

IGN gave the film a 7/10, praising its thoughtful reimagining and effort to honor the original while carving its own identity. Reviewers noted that the film avoids being a mere carbon copy, embracing a more mature, nuanced tone. However, critical approval alone may not be enough to overcome the financial hurdles.

Why It’s Still a Long Shot for Success:

• High Budget, Low Returns: With a budget north of $250M and marketing costs likely in the same range, the film needs over $700M globally to break even — a tall order given its modest start.
• Slow Burn Hope: Disney is looking to Mufasa: The Lion King (2024), a prequel to the 2019 remake, as a blueprint. Despite a weak $35.4M domestic debut, it ultimately grossed $717 million worldwide, fueled by strong word-of-mouth and streaming traction.
• Captain America: Brave New World remains a strong competitor, having grossed $400.8M globally after six weeks — a benchmark that Snow White will need to match or surpass to stay profitable.

Outlook:

While Snow White opened at No. 1, its box office performance falls short of what was needed to justify its massive investment. The film’s fate now hinges on:

• Sustained theater traffic (especially in international markets like China, Europe, and Latin America)
• Home entertainment and streaming performance (Disney+ will likely play a key role)
• Cultural resonance and word-of-mouth, particularly among younger audiences and families

For now, the verdict remains cautious optimism. Disney may have a "slow-burn" sleeper on its hands — but unless the film gains momentum, it risks becoming a costly misfire in a competitive cinematic landscape.

Bottom Line: Snow White opened with a whimper, not a bang. But like Mufasa, it might still find its audience — if it can convince moviegoers to give it a second chance.