**Disney’s Live-Action Snow White Tops Box Office Despite Controversy**
Disney’s live-action remake of *Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs* has emerged as the leader at the North American box office, generating an estimated $43 million domestically and $87.3 million globally, despite facing significant controversy prior to its release. The film, which is based on the iconic 1937 animated classic, debuted with a strong performance, particularly in the UK and Ireland, where it earned £3.85 million, representing 43% of all ticket sales during its opening weekend.
### Box Office Performance
– **Domestic Earnings**: $43 million (£33.1 million)
– **Global Earnings**: $87.3 million (£67.3 million)
– **UK and Ireland Earnings**: £3.85 million
– **Comparison with Other Disney Films**:
– *Mufasa: The Lion King* (December release): $35 million domestically, over $700 million globally.
– *Dumbo* (2019): $45 million domestically, over $350 million globally.
### Mixed Reviews and Controversy
The film has received mixed reviews, with some critics expressing strong disapproval. Notable critiques include:
– The Guardian: “Exhaustingly awful reboot”
– The Observer: “Toe-curlingly terrible”
– The Independent: Criticism of “uncanny CGI caricatures”
– Empire: Described the reimagined dwarves as an “unholy VFX disaster”
– The Daily Mail: Called it “painfully muddle-headed” but praised the lead actress, Rachel Zegler, for her talent.
Conversely, some outlets offered a more favorable perspective:
– Variety: “One of the better live-action adaptations of a Disney animated feature”
– The Hollywood Reporter: “Mostly captivating”
### Audience Reception
– **Rotten Tomatoes**: 44% critic score (rotten), 74% audience score (fresh)
Despite its box office success, *Snow White* struggled in the Chinese market, ranking seventh and grossing less than $1 million during its opening.
### Conclusion
With its mixed reviews and box office performance, how will Disney’s *Snow White* influence future adaptations of classic animated films?
### FAQs
**What were the box office earnings for Disney’s *Snow White*?**
The film earned approximately $43 million domestically and $87.3 million globally during its opening weekend.
