Disney's 'Snow White' Premiere: A Disaster in the Making?

2025-03-12 06:01:03.48

Disney's live-action "Snow White" remake is facing major backlash, causing the studio to scale down its premiere event. Instead of a large red-carpet affair, a smaller, more private screening is planned. The controversy surrounds several factors: the replacement of the seven dwarfs with "magical creatures", criticized as "woke" and politically correct; Rachel Zegler's casting as Snow White, which has drawn both praise and criticism; and Zegler's own outspoken political views, including comments against Donald Trump and support for Palestine. The film's changes to the classic fairy tale, particularly removing the prince's role in saving Snow White, have also fueled the debate. Despite the controversy, Zegler maintains that the negative reactions stem from passion for the story, and that the film aims to avoid reinforcing stereotypes.