In a certain twist of fate, Disney’s ambitious venture to revitalize “Snow White,” a cherished classic, has spiraled into one of Hollywood’s grandest flops. At the heart of this misfortune is Rachel Zegler, whose involvement seems to have spelled nothing but trouble. It’s as if her presence has become synonymous with the collapse of a once cherished franchise. This cinematic disaster not only torpedoed Disney’s finances, but has also significantly marred careers of those involved. As Disney navigates this turbulent storm, the whispers of upset and realization of a misstep seem to echo through Hollywood’s corridors.
Embarking on a project such as the reimagining of “Snow White” came with sky-high expectations. Boasting a staggering budget of over $270 million, the movie needed to perform an incredible leap to eclipse the break-even point. However, rather than a vigorous gallop into success, it has managed a pitiful lullaby at the box office. With a crushing week-over-week performance drop of 77%, it seems like Disney has crafted a flop that Snow White herself would struggle to awaken from. On its opening Friday, the film grossed a meager $3.7 million, landing it embarrassingly behind a small-budget action flick and a re-release about The Last Supper.
Meanwhile, Rachel Zegler’s enthusiasm for the project seems to starkly contrast with the movie’s dire straits. Her online praise for being in the “number one movie in the world” seems to reverberate in an echo chamber, as reality tells a different tale. In her attempt to celebrate the movie’s release, she documented moments online that displayed embarrassing self-promotion rather than acclaim. Her public persona, seemingly oblivious to the film’s catastrophic fall, could perhaps be adding more salt to Disney’s wound.
Filmgoers, it seems, are expressing their preferences quite clearly by flocking to alternatives like action-packed staples reminiscent of the ’80s. Such titles offer a return to straightforward narratives where heroes are distinguishable from villains. Meanwhile, “Snow White,” laden with a modern twist and a CGI-heavy rendition, has failed to engage audiences. Disney’s ambitious gamble on a character overhaul has been rued as a misguided attempt, leading to monumental losses.
In the aftermath, the blame game has unsurprisingly ensued. Some claim the production rode too high on a wave of wokeness and, quite simply, botched the classic. Interestingly, folks are questioning why the creatives behind the film endured such radical changes and didn’t opt for a simpler, perhaps more traditional, remake. These critics argue that sticking to an authentic rendition might have spared Disney this heartache. As for Rachel, her career faces uncertain times, and one wonders if a different approach might have written a happier tale for everyone involved.
