Did Disney’s 2025 Snow White Charm Audiences? Opening Weekend Box Office Revealed

Disney’s 2025 live-action Snow White's opening weekend box office numbers are now official. Per Box Office Mojo, the film earned $43,000,000 domestically (49.3% of its total), $44,300,000 internationally (50.7%), and a worldwide haul of $87,300,000.

While these numbers crowned it the weekend’s domestic champ, they didn’t quite hit the high notes Disney hoped for with a reported $250 million budget. Starring Rachel Zegler as the iconic princess and Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen, this reimagined fairy tale faced a rocky road to release—did that dim its shine? Let’s break it down.

The film’s path was littered with hurdles, from production woes to public spats. Still, it outpaced rivals like Warner Bros.’ The Alto Knights ($3 million) and Briarcliff’s Magazine Dreams ($700,000). Below, we’ll unpack its performance and what it signals for Disney’s live-action legacy.

How Did Snow White Fare in the U.S.?

Domestically, Snow White pulled in $43 million across 4,200 theaters, averaging $10,238 per screen. For a Disney blockbuster, that’s a quiet debut.

Past remakes like Beauty and the Beast (2017) opened with $174.6 million and The Lion King (2019) with $191.8 million. Even Dumbo (2019) edged out slightly higher at $46 million.

With a B+ CinemaScore and a 43% Rotten Tomatoes rating, Snow White didn’t capture the usual Disney magic, landing below the projected $45–$55 million range.

For a film costing over $250 million, this start suggests a long climb to profitability.

What About Its International Performance?

Overseas, Snow White added $44.3 million from 51 markets, making up just over half its $87.3 million global take. The UK ($5.1 million), Mexico ($4.1 million), and Italy ($4 million) led the pack, but China disappointed with $900,000.

Analysts had eyed a $100 million worldwide opening, so falling $12 million short stings. The film’s 68% female audience and A- CinemaScore from kids hint at potential, but its global debut reflects the same hesitancy seen at home—possibly tied to pre-release controversies.

Why Didn’t Snow White Sparkle as Expected?

Several thorns pricked Snow White’s debut. Production setbacks—fires, strikes, reshoots—ballooned its budget. Then came the publicity storm: Rachel Zegler’s critique of the original tale, casting debates, and clashing star politics between her and Gadot fueled boycott buzz.

Critics gave it a 43% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users a brutal 2.2/10. Disney’s muted L.A. premiere suggests damage control, but the opening weekend box office for Snow White shows the fallout may have already hit.

Can Snow White Bounce Back?

There’s still hope. Mufasa: The Lion King started at $35.4 million last December but climbed to $717.2 million globally. With no big family films until A Minecraft Movie on April 4, Snow White has breathing room.

Kids under 12 gave it a 51% “definite recommend” on PostTrak, hinting at family-driven legs. But with $87.3 million against a $250 million-plus price tag, it’ll need a fairy-tale rally to break even. Disney’s remake slate (Moana, Tangled) marches on, though this stumble may spark tweaks.

Snow White’s Opening: A Fairy Tale or a Cautionary Tale?

The opening weekend box office for Snow White tells a tale of modest success tinged with disappointment—$43 million domestic, $44.3 million international, $87.3 million worldwide. It’s no Lion King, but it’s not a flop either.

Caught between controversy and competition, its fate now rests on audience goodwill. Will Snow White awaken to a box office happily-ever-after, or sleep through its theatrical run?

The next few weeks will reveal if Disney’s latest princess can find her footing—or if this remake’s magic stays lost in the woods.

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