Disney’s live-action "Snow White" has bombed at the box office, grossing just $205.7 million globally against a $240–270 million budget, and Gal Gadot is pointing fingers at a surprising culprit: Hollywood’s political climate.
In a fiery interview with Israeli TV, the actress, who plays the Evil Queen, claimed the film’s failure was heavily influenced by “pressure on celebrities to speak against Israel” following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks.
The comment has sparked a social media firestorm, with fans and critics clashing over the real reasons behind the movie’s flop.
Gadot, a former IDF soldier and outspoken supporter of Israel, told reporters, “I enjoyed working with Rachel Zegler. We laughed, talked, and had fun. I was sure this movie was going to be a huge hit. But then October 7 happened, and there’s a lot of pressure in Hollywood to speak against Israel. I try to give context about what’s happening in Israel, but people make their decisions. I’m disappointed the movie was so affected.”
The controversy doesn’t stop there.
Rachel Zegler, who stars as Snow White, ignited her own backlash by posting “free palestine” on X in August 2024 while promoting the film’s trailer.
The move drew ire from pro-Israel groups, while Gadot’s pro-Israel stance led to protests and a ban of the film in Lebanon.
Social media erupted, with #BoycottSnowWhite trending as both sides called for boycotts, turning the fairy tale into a geopolitical lightning rod.
But was politics the only poison apple?
Critics gave the film a lukewarm 47% on Rotten Tomatoes, slamming its CGI-heavy Seven Dwarves and “woke” reimagining of the 1937 classic.
Zegler’s comments calling the original’s love story “dated” didn’t help, nor did casting controversies that fueled accusations of pandering.
Add to that “remake fatigue” among audiences tired of Disney’s live-action reboots, and the film’s lackluster $42.2 million opening weekend seems less surprising.
X is ablaze with reactions. @cosmic_marvel posted, “Gal Gadot’s right—Hollywood’s scared to touch anything pro-Israel. #SnowWhite deserved better.”
Meanwhile, @Kahlissee countered, “Blaming politics? Maybe the movie just wasn’t good. Gadot’s acting didn’t help. #SnowWhiteFlop.”
Some users, like @realnikohouse, accused Disney of scapegoating Zegler to deflect from broader failures, while @DiscussingFilm noted the film’s “disastrous” marketing, including a scaled-back premiere to dodge controversy.
Box office analysts argue the flop is a mix of factors: political polarization, yes, but also a weak script, uneven CGI, and a crowded market.
“Boycotts hurt, but this was death by a thousand cuts,” said one industry insider.
With Disney staying mum and the cast reportedly at odds—Gadot and Zegler’s “fun” on-set chemistry didn’t survive the press tour—the "Snow White" saga is a cautionary tale of fairy tales meeting real-world fury.
What’s your take? Did politics tank "Snow White", or was it just a bad apple?
In a fiery interview with Israeli TV, the actress, who plays the Evil Queen, claimed the film’s failure was heavily influenced by “pressure on celebrities to speak against Israel” following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks.
The comment has sparked a social media firestorm, with fans and critics clashing over the real reasons behind the movie’s flop.
Gadot, a former IDF soldier and outspoken supporter of Israel, told reporters, “I enjoyed working with Rachel Zegler. We laughed, talked, and had fun. I was sure this movie was going to be a huge hit. But then October 7 happened, and there’s a lot of pressure in Hollywood to speak against Israel. I try to give context about what’s happening in Israel, but people make their decisions. I’m disappointed the movie was so affected.”
The controversy doesn’t stop there.
Rachel Zegler, who stars as Snow White, ignited her own backlash by posting “free palestine” on X in August 2024 while promoting the film’s trailer.
The move drew ire from pro-Israel groups, while Gadot’s pro-Israel stance led to protests and a ban of the film in Lebanon.
Social media erupted, with #BoycottSnowWhite trending as both sides called for boycotts, turning the fairy tale into a geopolitical lightning rod.
But was politics the only poison apple?
Critics gave the film a lukewarm 47% on Rotten Tomatoes, slamming its CGI-heavy Seven Dwarves and “woke” reimagining of the 1937 classic.
Zegler’s comments calling the original’s love story “dated” didn’t help, nor did casting controversies that fueled accusations of pandering.
Add to that “remake fatigue” among audiences tired of Disney’s live-action reboots, and the film’s lackluster $42.2 million opening weekend seems less surprising.
X is ablaze with reactions. @cosmic_marvel posted, “Gal Gadot’s right—Hollywood’s scared to touch anything pro-Israel. #SnowWhite deserved better.”
Meanwhile, @Kahlissee countered, “Blaming politics? Maybe the movie just wasn’t good. Gadot’s acting didn’t help. #SnowWhiteFlop.”
Some users, like @realnikohouse, accused Disney of scapegoating Zegler to deflect from broader failures, while @DiscussingFilm noted the film’s “disastrous” marketing, including a scaled-back premiere to dodge controversy.
Box office analysts argue the flop is a mix of factors: political polarization, yes, but also a weak script, uneven CGI, and a crowded market.
“Boycotts hurt, but this was death by a thousand cuts,” said one industry insider.
With Disney staying mum and the cast reportedly at odds—Gadot and Zegler’s “fun” on-set chemistry didn’t survive the press tour—the "Snow White" saga is a cautionary tale of fairy tales meeting real-world fury.
What’s your take? Did politics tank "Snow White", or was it just a bad apple?
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