Rachel Zegler‘s 2025 Disney remake becomes an instant hit on streaming after it faced box office disappointment. After breaking out by starring as Maria in Steven Spielberg’s critically acclaimed 2021 musical West Side Story, Zegler has starred in big-budget productions such as The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes and Shazam! Fury of Gods. In 2024, she played Laura in the sci-fi flick Y2K and voiced the lead role in Netflix’s Spellbound.

Disney live-action remakes, on the other hand, have faced significant criticism regarding character development and stories. From the Mulan remake that divided audiences and critics to the backlash against The Little Mermaid‘s casting, the studio’s plan to revive classic animated films has not gone smoothly and faced a rough patch recently, up until the 2025 Lilo & Sтιтch, which has exceeded expectations at the box office and gained generally positive reviews.

Snow White Has Been An Instant Hit Since It Arrived On Disney+

Rachel Zegler’s Snow White Arrived On Streaming This Week

The Snow White live-action remake arguably marked a new low for Disney. Starring Zegler as the тιтular princess, Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen, and Andrew Burnap as the new male lead Jonathan, the film attracted controversy even before its theatrical release and was hit by negative reviews from critics. Against a production and marketing budget of around $400 million, the movie has only earned $205 million worldwide.

Despite struggling at the box office, Snow White has become the no. 1 movie on Disney+ after arriving on the streaming platform on June 11. The controversial remake is followed by the 2002 animated Lilo & Sтιтch in the second spot and the 2025 MCU movie Captain America: Brave New World in the third spot. Time will tell how long it remains on top.

What This Means For Rachel Zegler’s Snow White

The Snow White Remake Sparks Subscribers’ Interest

While critics had mixed feelings about Disney’s Snow White remake, it has received some praise from the audience. Currently sitting at a 71% audience approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, many have highlighted the memorable songs and the movie’s spirit, which lasts well after watching. With the movie arriving on Disney+, which gives its subscribers the convenience to watch it at home, those who may have skipped it in theaters might be more willing to check out the high-profile Disney remake.

Snow White‘s family-friendly nature might also have played a role in its streaming success, especially after Disney’s Lilo & Sтιтch became a smash hit at the box office. With the 2002 animated movie being heavily watched in connection with the live-action theatrical release, it’s very likely that the recently arrived Snow White remake might benefit from it to some degree.

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