Disney’s Snow White Flop Arrives on Digital Streaming This Week
Disney’s live-action adaptation of its 1937 classic, Snow White, starring Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot, will be available on digital streaming platforms this week, after underperforming at the box office. According to a report by Forbes, the film will be available on premium video on demand (PVOD) via platforms such as Prime Video, AppleTV, Fandango at Home, and YouTube.
The film, which is a musical reimagining of the classic tale, features Rachel Zegler in the title role and Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen. The official synopsis of the film reads, "Disney’s Snow White, a live-action musical reimagining of the classic 1937 film, starring Rachel Zegler (West Side Story) in the title role and Gal Gadot (Wonder Woman) as her stepmother, the Evil Queen, the magical music adventure journeys back to the timeless story with beloved characters Bashful, Doc, Dopey, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy and Sneezy."
As reported by Forbes, Snow White will be available for digital purchase at $29.99, with rentals available for $24.99 for a 48-hour period. The film’s release on digital streaming platforms comes after a disappointing run in theaters, where it earned $86.2 million in North American theaters and $116.3 million in international ticket sales, for a worldwide box office tally of $202.5 million to date, against a $269.4 million production budget.
According to data from The Numbers, cited by Forbes, the film’s box office performance was subpar. The film also received mixed reviews from critics, with a 40% "rotten" rating from Rotten Tomatoes critics, based on 255 reviews. However, audiences seemed to enjoy the film more, with a 72% "fresh" Popcornmeter score based on 2,500-plus verified user ratings.
The film’s journey to digital streaming platforms was reported by Forbes, which noted that Snow White had a "rough run" in theaters, with many critics panning the film. Despite this, the film’s star, Rachel Zegler, was praised for her "luminous star turn." As noted by Forbes, the film’s director, Marc Webb, will see his film arrive on PVOD on Tuesday, May 13.
In conclusion, Disney’s Snow White may have underperformed at the box office, but it will now have a second chance to find an audience on digital streaming platforms. As reported by Forbes, the film will be available on PVOD via several platforms, giving viewers the opportunity to purchase or rent the film from the comfort of their own homes. With its musical numbers and beloved characters, Snow White may yet find a new audience on digital streaming.
The source of this article is: https://www.forbes.com/sites/timlammers/2025/05/10/disney-flop-snow-white-debuts-on-digital-streaming-this-week/
