Snow White and the Seven Viewers: Empty Theaters and Zero Bookings for Disney’s Remake

The much-debated live-action adaptation of Disney’s ‘Snow White,’ starring Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot, has started with a disappointing box office opening as audiences seem to have turned their backs. Theaters appear empty during screenings of the cinematic retelling of the fairy tale, with frustrated fans boycotting the movie over its woke agenda. Screened in cinemas across the UK over the weekend, the reimagining of the 1812 story in 2025 sparked controversy even before its release. Executives hoped the reboot of the original 1937 film would start with at least £79 million ($100 million) in ticket sales. However, the movie featuring Zegler and Gadot grossed just $87.3 million (£67.4 million) globally, with nearly half of the revenue coming from North America. This figure falls significantly short of initial expectations, given the production cost reportedly exceeds $270 million. In China, Snow White failed to make it into the top five films, earning less than $1 million (£800,000) in its first three days. Casting choices have drawn criticism, particularly for Zegler, of Colombian descent, playing Snow White. Additionally, political comments by the stars garnered more attention—Zegler voiced support for Palestine, while Gadot, cast as the Evil Queen, supports Israel. Another heated topic was the portrayal of the seven dwarfs as ‘magical beings.’ Dailymail journalist Brian Viner likened the film to a ‘malevolent muddled mess,’ adding, ‘This production is cursed from the start.’ Social media posts highlighted how no tickets were sold during peak hours on the weekend in the U.S., with only one ticket sold for another screening. One user wrote on X (formerly Twitter), ‘Premiere Friday night for Disney’s Snow White at Imax. Only ONE person bought tickets for tonight. Yes, this movie will fail.’ Images showed sparse bookings, with one theater seat reserved. Another post displayed Saturday night bookings, stating, ‘ZERO. Never seen a major Disney film generate so little interest in the first week. Ridiculous failure.’ Despite claims of low attendance, a former cinema employee explained that late-night showings typically attract fewer viewers. A viral video humorously depicted an empty large theater, captioned sarcastically, ‘So many people here to see Snow White.’ Some users joked about ‘Snow White and the Seven Viewers,’ while others noted the financial implications of the woke agenda.