Snow White

‘s digital and physical media release dates have now been revealed as the film’s disappointing theatrical run continues. Serving as a live-action adaptation of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937), the new film features Rachel Zegler as the тιтular Disney Princess, with Gal Gadot playing the Evil Queen. Snow White has been mired in controversy since before its theatrical release on March 21, and the film was ultimately met with lackluster reviews and has so far grossed just $200 million worldwide.

Disney now confirms that Snow White will be available to rent and purchase on VOD starting Tuesday, May 13. A special two-movie bundle that includes the original animated Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs will also be available digitally on this date. The announcement accompanies the reveal that the live-action remake will arrive on 4K UHD and Blu-ray on June 24, with this date also marking the release of the DVD version of the two-movie collection. The bonus features for the digital and physical media releases are included below:

• Sing Along with the Movie: Sing along with your favorite songs while watching the movie with onscreen lyrics.
• Deleted Scenes:
  • Anguish and Opportunity
  • Danger in the Woods
  • Hunt for Snow White

• Fearless, Fair, Brave, and True: Making Snow White – Take a look behind the scenes with director Marc Webb, cast and crew as they share their vision for this live-action reimagining of Snow White, highlighting how they honor the legacy of the original story, including the characters, set design and more.
• Merry Tunes – Go behind the songs with filmmakers and songwriting duo, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Hear about their new songs and how they beautifully intertwine with the classics.
• Fairy Tale Fashion – Get an in-depth look at the fashion and costuming for the film, featuring legendary costume designer Sandy Powell. Along with filmmakers and cast, Sandy provides insight into how she brought iconic looks to life for Snow White, the Evil Queen and more.
• Bloopers – Discover all the fun and laugh along with the cast as they have the time of their lives making Snow White.

When Snow White arrives on physical media, a limited-edition Steelbook will be available for the 4K UHD version, with the artwork included below:

What This Means For Snow White

The Film’s Theatrical Performance Explained

Snow White was made on an estimated budget in the $250 million range, setting its breakeven point likely higher than $500 million. Considering the film has now been out in theaters for well over a month and hasn’t even grossed half of that, it likely won’t be hitting profitability during its theatrical run. VOD revenue can help to make up for softer box office performance, but closing this kind of gap will be an extremely tall order. Unfortunately, VOD revenue is almost never made public.

Snow White‘s VOD release follows a mixed reception from audiences and critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the critics’ score sits at a lackluster 40%. Snow White reviews generally praised Zegler’s lead performance, but took issue with certain storytelling choices and the visual presentation, particularly when it comes to the Seven Dwarfs. The audience-driven Popcornmeter score is higher at 72%, however, suggesting general movie-goers found more to enjoy with the live-action remake. This could be a sign that the film will perform moderately well on home-viewing platforms.

Our Take On Snow White’s VOD Release

The Film Arrives On Digital As Another Live-Action Remake Looms

Disney’s live-action remakes are in a tough spot. Many of them have been fairly significant hits at the box office, but their artistic merits have repeatedly been called into question, especially since the animated originals remain beloved classics. Snow White has not had the benefit of a strong box office performance to soften the critical blow, and it raises questions about future Disney live-action remakes and whether the company should continue to pursue this avenue.

Of course, Snow White‘s underperformance comes just before the release of Disney’s live-action Lilo & Sтιтch remake, which is already poised to be a hit. The impending success of this film will be a welcome one after the reception to Snow White and the controversy surrounding it. With the Zegler-starring film set to be available to watch at home soon, it will be interesting to see if opinions regarding the movie evolve as the controversy fades.

Source: Disney