Disney’s Snow White Live-Action Remake OTT release: Snow White, starring Rachel Zegler as the titular princess, is now available to stream in India. One of Disney’s most controversial live-action remakes can be streamed on JioHotstar starting June 11. Alongside Zegler, the film also features Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen.
Directed by Marc Webb, the remake faced tremendous backlash and scrutiny from audiences worldwide for several reasons. One major factor that negatively affected its theatrical performance was Zegler’s comments describing the original film as “dated” and her expressed intention to portray Snow White as a more independent leader, rather than someone focused on romance.
Another controversy arose over the portrayal of the dwarf characters. Instead of casting real actors with dwarfism, the filmmakers opted for CGI characters, which many felt appeared less realistic and less engaging.
Additionally, Rachel Zegler’s pro-Palestine stance and co-star Gal Gadot’s pro-Israel views fueled further controversy, contributing to boycott calls.
As a result, Snow White underperformed at the global box office, earning just over $205 million against a massive production budget of $240–270 million. If you missed it in theatres, you can now stream it from the comfort of your home on JioHotstar in India. Stay tuned for more updates.