Snow White rated among worst movies on IMDb with 1.7/10

Disney’s live-action Snow White has faced a rough debut, both commercially and critically.

The film opened globally with just USD 87 million, well below expectations, and USD 43 million of that came from domestic ticket sales. This has raised concerns about its performance in a highly competitive market of Disney remakes.

The film has been hit hard online, with coordinated review bombing efforts flooding the Internet Movie Database (IMDb), where it now holds a dismal 1.7/10 rating.

While the audience score on Rotten Tomatoes is slightly higher at 74 percent, critics have given it a harsh 44 percent, placing Snow White among the lowest-rated live-action Disney adaptations.

Compared to other successful Disney remakes, Snow White’s performance is concerning. For example, The Lion King opened with USD 191 million, and Beauty and the Beast grossed USD 174 million in their domestic debuts. Even Dumbo managed to make USD 46 million, surpassing Snow White’s USD 43 million.

Critics have pointed to several flaws in the film, such as a weak script, uninspired direction, and controversial computer-generated imagery (CGI) dwarf characters.

Gal Gadot’s portrayal of the Evil Queen has drawn sharp criticism, with many feeling she was miscast and failed to bring the necessary menace to the role. On the other hand, Rachel Zegler’s performance as Snow White, especially her singing, has been one of the few bright spots.

Talentless IDF Soldier Gal Gadot cant act.

People need to WAKE UP to see how BAD her acting really is. Boycott Snow White pic.twitter.com/j5NkJVJjP6

— Ryan Rozbiani (@RyanRozbiani) March 25, 2025

Adding to the film’s struggles, Disney’s Snow White is facing a global boycott. Fans in the United Arab Emirates, among other places, have declared their intention to stay away from the film due to the political stance of Gal Gadot, who plays the Evil Queen as reported by the National News.

Gadot, a former 'Israeli' army member, has been outspoken in her support of 'Israel', particularly during the recent Gaza conflict, which has led to widespread criticism. Social media users have mocked her role in the film, calling her a "colonizer," both in the context of her character and real life.

The Irony that Colonizer Gal Gadot plays a colonizer in the new Snow White movie

A role she played her whole life… pic.twitter.com/vTB8cXqOma

— Ryan Rozbiani (@RyanRozbiani) March 21, 2025

This backlash is not confined to the UAE. Fans worldwide have voiced their displeasure over Gadot’s views, contributing to the growing boycott movement. This adds to the movie's already poor performance at the box office and with critics.

On the flip side, Rachel Zegler’s portrayal of Snow White—particularly her standout singing—has been hailed as the film’s saving grace, though it hasn’t been enough to lift the project out of mediocrity.

For now, Disney’s latest fairy tale reboot is off to a rocky start, with its commercial and critical prospects looking grim. While it’s too early to call it a total write-off, Snow White will need to conjure some serious magic to match the legacy of its animated ancestor, or even its live-action peers.