Disney’s politically controversial “Snow White” remake is floundering at the box office, dropping a staggering 66% in its second weekend and pulling in just $14.2 million—a steep decline from its already lackluster $43 million opening. The film now faces serious questions about whether it can recover its massive $270 million production budget.
Meanwhile, “A Working Man”, the new action thriller starring Jason Statham and directed by David Ayer, surged into the number one spot, beating out Disney with a $15.2 million debut. The film follows a blue-collar construction worker and military vet who takes justice into his own hands to rescue his boss’s kidnapped daughter—a gritty, high-energy film that connected with everyday moviegoers.
Snow White’s Struggles: Disney’s Woke Remake Misses the Mark
The collapse of “Snow White” isn’t just about ticket sales—it’s about Disney’s brand drift. The studio chose to overhaul the classic tale with radical changes to plot and characters, replacing beloved themes with modern messaging. The lead actress, Rachel Zegler, only made matters worse after mocking the original film and wading into politics during the film’s promotional tour.
Zegler’s comments—dismissive of traditional storytelling and the original Disney princess—alienated longtime fans and sparked widespread backlash online. The result: Disney alienated its core audience, and families simply stayed away.
Critics haven’t helped. The film currently holds a dismal 44% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, with viewers panning it as uninspired, agenda-driven, and joyless.
A Working Man Delivers What Audiences Want
In sharp contrast, “A Working Man” delivered exactly what audiences have been craving: a relatable protagonist, a clear-cut mission, and action-packed storytelling with no political baggage. Jason Statham’s no-nonsense performance and the film’s grounded, blue-collar vibe struck a chord with moviegoers fed up with Hollywood’s preachiness.
The film’s success is yet another signal that viewers are done with woke remakes and are hungry for films that focus on entertainment, not lectures.
Reality Check for Disney
With its second-week collapse and a bloated budget, “Snow White” now faces an uphill battle to break even—let alone turn a profit. The film’s failure is just the latest in a growing list of box office flops tied to Disney’s agenda-first approach, following the same path as other underperforming reboots like “The Marvels” and “Strange World.”
The message from moviegoers is clear: respect the classics, stop rewriting them to fit activist narratives, and bring back storytelling that actually entertains.