The latest live-action remake from Disney, Snow White, is facing a tough challenge at the box office. Critics and audiences have not been kind, and the film might only manage to pull in $45 million in its first weekend in the U. S. This is a far cry from the success of other Disney remakes and is more in line with the disappointing debut of Tim Burton's Dumbo.

The film features Rachel Zegler as Snow White and Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen. Despite the star power, Snow White has been plagued by controversy. Zegler, who is of Colombian descent, faced backlash for her casting, and Gadot has been scrutinized for her comments on the Gaza conflict. The film also had a rocky production, with delays and other issues.

Disney had initially hoped for a $50 million opening, but the current projections are more conservative. Globally, the film is still aiming for $100 million in its first weekend. However, the domestic performance is crucial for the film's overall success.

Snow White is not the only film struggling this weekend. The mob movie The Alto Knights, starring Robert De Niro, is expected to open to just $3 million. And Magazine Dreams, a boxing drama starring Jonathan Majors, might not even reach $900, 000 in its debut. Majors' legal troubles have overshadowed the film's release.

The success of Disney's live-action remakes has been hit or miss. Beauty and the Beast opened to a massive $174. 6 million in 2017, while Maleficent and its sequel had more modest debuts. Snow White, however, is facing an uphill battle. The original animated film is nearly 90 years old, and the character is less known among younger audiences. Disney will need to work hard to make this remake a hit.

The film's CinemaScore, a measure of audience satisfaction, is a B+, which is unusual for a Disney live-action remake. Most of these films receive an A or higher. This could indicate that audiences are not as enthusiastic about Snow White as they have been about other Disney remakes.

Disney is hoping that Snow White can emulate the success of Mufasa: The Lion King, which opened to $35 million and went on to make over $700 million globally. However, the current projections suggest that Snow White will have a tough time matching that performance.

The film's director, Marc Webb, has a mixed track record. His previous films, like The Amazing Spider-Man, had mixed reviews and box office results. Disney will be hoping that Snow White can be a turning point in his career.

The weekend's box office is shaping up to be a tough one for many films. Snow White, The Alto Knights, and Magazine Dreams are all facing significant challenges. Disney, in particular, will be hoping that Snow White can overcome its issues and become a hit. However, the current projections suggest that it will be an uphill battle.

Snow White's Box Office Battle

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