Disney's Snow White: Scandals and criticism threaten box office failure

A week before the release of Disney's new Snow White adaptation, the project found itself at the centre of major scandals. Lead actress Rachel Zegler criticised the original character design, citing its outdated stereotypes. In her interpretation, she decided to make Snow White strong and independent, which provoked a mixed reaction from the public.

Fan backlash and colleague dissatisfaction

Gal Gadot's performance as the Evil Queen also failed to convince audiences. The trailer sparked a wave of criticism for the actress's excessive restraint and lack of charisma. Further negativity arose after actors with achondroplasia were replaced by computer graphics, which the community considered an act of discrimination.

Premiere cancellation and gloomy forecasts

Due to mounting pressure, Disney decided to cancel the large-scale Hollywood premiere, limiting itself to a closed screening for the production crew. Experts are already predicting a box office failure for the film, into which the studio invested a record $270 million.