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Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Marc Webb
Produced by	Marc Platt Jared LeBoff
Screenplay by	Erin Cressida Wilson
Starring	Rachel Zegler Andrew Burnap Gal Gadot
Music by	Jeff Morrow (score) Larry Morey and Frank Churchill (songs) Pasek and Paul (new songs)
Cinematography	Mandy Walker
Editing by	Mark Sanger Sarah Broshar
Distributed by	Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Release date(s)	March 12, 2025 (2025-03-12) (Alcázar of Segovia) March 21, 2025 (2025-03-21) (United States)
Running time	109 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$240–270 million
Money made	$205.7 million

Disney's Snow White, often called simply Snow White, is a 2025 American musical fantasy film. It is a live-action version of Walt Disney's 1937 animated movie, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. That original film was based on the 1812 fairy tale "Snow White" by the Brothers Grimm. Walt Disney Pictures and Marc Platt Productions made the film. Marc Webb directed it, and Erin Cressida Wilson wrote the story.

The movie stars Rachel Zegler as Snow White, a princess. She escapes from her stepmother, the Evil Queen (Gal Gadot), who tries to harm her. Snow White then teams up with the Seven Dwarfs and a bandit named Jonathan (Andrew Burnap) to take back her kingdom.

Disney confirmed plans for a new Snow White movie in October 2016. Filming happened in the United Kingdom from March to July 2022. Some extra scenes were filmed again in June 2024. The movie was first planned for March 2024 but was delayed.

Before its release, the film had some discussions. These were about the choices for actors, changes to the story, and how the Seven Dwarfs were shown. The movie premiered in Spain on March 12, 2025, and came out in the United States on March 21, 2025. Critics had mixed feelings. They liked Rachel Zegler's acting but had concerns about some of the film's style. The movie cost a lot to make, between $240 and $270 million. It earned about $206 million worldwide. Even though it didn't earn a lot in theaters, it did well when released for home viewing.

The Story of Snow White

A kind queen has a baby girl during a snowstorm. They name her Snow White. Years later, the queen gets sick and passes away. The king quickly remarries before going off to war. When the king disappears, his new wife takes over the kingdom. She is an enchantress who cares only about being the most beautiful.

Life Under the Evil Queen

Under the Evil Queen's rule, people become very poor or are forced to join the royal guard. The Queen is afraid that Snow White's beauty will be greater than her own. So, she keeps Snow White locked in the palace and makes her work as a maid. Every day, the Queen asks her Magic Mirror who is "the fairest one of all." The Mirror always says the Queen is.

One day, Snow White sees Jonathan, a bandit leader, taking food from the palace. When he is caught and sentenced to punishment, she helps him escape. That same day, the Magic Mirror tells the Queen that Snow White is now the fairest. The Queen then orders the Royal Huntsman to take Snow White into the forest, kill her, and bring back her heart.

Snow White's Escape

Instead of harming Snow White, the Huntsman warns her about the Queen's plan. He tells her to run deep into the forest. Woodland animals guide Snow White to a hidden cottage. She falls asleep there. Later that night, she wakes up to find the Seven Dwarfs, who own the cottage. They work in a diamond mine. They feel sorry for her and let her stay. Meanwhile, the Queen learns from the Magic Mirror that Snow White is still alive. She puts the Huntsman in prison and orders a search for Snow White.

Meeting Jonathan Again

Snow White and Jonathan meet again in the forest. They fight off the Queen's guards with the help of Jonathan's bandits. They realize they care for each other. Jonathan then leaves to find the king, who Snow White believes might still be alive. But Jonathan is captured by the guards and put in prison by the Queen. The Queen figures out where Snow White is hiding. She goes to her secret room and creates a magic poisoned apple. Anyone who eats it will fall into a death-like sleep.

The Poisoned Apple

The Queen changes herself into an old peddler woman. She goes to the cottage after the miners leave for work. She pretends to be Jonathan's friend and tricks Snow White into eating the apple. Then, she tells Snow White that she killed her father. Snow White falls into a deep sleep. The Queen goes back to her castle. The miners find Snow White's sleeping body when they return. Jonathan, who escaped with the Huntsman, arrives and finds her. He sadly kisses her. Snow White wakes up! She then gathers the miners and Jonathan's bandits to fight the Evil Queen.

Overthrowing the Queen

Snow White faces her stepmother. The Queen tries to make Snow White take the throne by force, putting a dagger in her hand. But Snow White refuses to hurt her. She reminds everyone how good the kingdom was under her parents' rule. The guards are moved by her words and turn against the Queen. They join the miners, bandits, Huntsman, and other people. The Queen tries to attack Snow White, but the miners and bandits protect her. The Magic Mirror tells the Queen that Snow White will always be fairer because of her kindness. Snow White sees the Queen angrily smashing the Mirror, which is the source of her powers. As a result, the Queen turns into glass and disappears. The Magic Mirror fixes itself. Snow White is named the new queen at a big party, and everyone in the kingdom celebrates.

Main Characters

The film stars Rachel Zegler, Gal Gadot and Andrew Burnap.

Rachel Zegler plays Snow White. She is a brave and kind princess who wants to free her kingdom.
- Emilia Faucher plays young Snow White.
- Olivia Verrall plays baby Snow White.
Gal Gadot plays the Evil Queen. She is Snow White's stepmother, who is very proud and wants to be the most beautiful.
Andrew Burnap plays Jonathan. He is a new character and a rebel leader. He becomes Snow White's love interest.
Jeremy Swift is the voice of Doc. He is the smart leader of the Seven Dwarfs.
Martin Klebba is the voice of Grumpy. He is a grumpy member of the Seven Dwarfs.
George Salazar is the voice of Happy. He is a cheerful member of the Seven Dwarfs.
Tituss Burgess is the voice of Bashful. He is a shy member of the Seven Dwarfs.
Andrew Grotelueschen is the voice of Sleepy. He is a tired member of the Seven Dwarfs.
Jason Kravits is the voice of Sneezy. He is a member of the Seven Dwarfs who sneezes a lot.
Andrew Barth Feldman is the voice of Dopey. He is a member of the Seven Dwarfs who doesn't speak much.
Patrick Page is the voice of the Magic Mirror. It is a mirror that answers the Evil Queen's questions truthfully.
Ansu Kabia plays the Huntsman. He is the Evil Queen's servant who is ordered to kill Snow White.

Other actors include Hadley Fraser and Lorena Andrea as Snow White's parents, the Good King and Good Queen. Jonathan's team of seven bandits includes George Appleby as Quigg, Colin Michael Carmichael as Farno, Samuel Baxter as Scythe, Jimmy Johnston as Finch, Dujonna Gift as Maple, Idriss Kargbo as Bingley, and Jaih Betote as Norwich.

Making the Movie

How the Film Was Developed

Director Marc Webb, screenwriter Erin Cressida Wilson and songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul

In October 2016, Walt Disney Pictures announced they were making a live-action version of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Marc Platt, a big fan of the original, became the main producer. Erin Cressida Wilson was chosen to write the script. Disney had thought about a live-action Snow White for a long time.

In May 2019, Marc Webb began talks to direct the film. He was officially announced as the director in September.

Choosing the Actors

Jeremy Swift, Martin Klebba, George Salazar, Tituss Burgess, Jason Kravits and Andrew Barth Feldman provide the voices for six of the Seven Dwarfs.

In June 2021, Rachel Zegler was cast as Snow White. Some people had discussions about this choice because of her background. Rachel Zegler said that Snow White is popular in Spanish-speaking countries. She felt it was important to have a Latina actress in the role.

In November 2021, Gal Gadot was cast as the Evil Queen. A search began for a younger Snow White, and Emilia Faucher was chosen. In January 2022, Andrew Burnap was cast as Jonathan, a new character who replaces the Prince from the original film. Martin Klebba shared that he would play Grumpy. Other actors like Andrew Barth Feldman, Tituss Burgess, Jason Kravits, George Salazar, and Jeremy Swift were cast as the other members of the Seven Dwarfs.

Story Changes

Rachel Zegler explained that the film changed how Snow White got her name. It is now an honor to the snowstorm on the night she was born. She also talked about modernizing the character. She mentioned that the original cartoon, made in 1937, had a love story with a character who seemed to follow Snow White. She said the new movie would have a different approach.

Some people had different opinions about these changes. Rachel Zegler later clarified that the film still includes a love story.

In January 2022, actor Peter Dinklage, who has dwarfism, shared his thoughts on the film. Disney responded that they were "taking a different approach with these seven characters" to avoid old stereotypes. They also said they were talking with members of the dwarfism community.

The final film features seven characters who look like the 1937 dwarfs, but they are not called "dwarfs" in the movie. Snow White also does not become their maid. When she arrives at the cottage, she falls asleep. The characters agree to let her stay for her safety. They all help clean the home during a musical song.

Other parts of the story were also changed. The huntsman spares Snow White's life. Instead of bringing an animal heart, he uses an apple to trick the Queen. This avoids animal harm. The film also shows Snow White's destiny as a brave leader. The classic song "Someday My Prince Come" is replaced with "Waiting On A Wish." This new song is about her hope to become the kind leader she was raised to be. Jonathan, the bandit leader, replaces Prince Charming. His relationship with Snow White grows from doubt to respect and love.

Filming the Movie

Filming for Snow White was planned to start in March 2020 but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It began on March 7, 2022, in the United Kingdom. A fire damaged a set at Pinewood Studios on March 15, but no one was hurt.

While Rachel Zegler was at an awards ceremony, Gal Gadot filmed her scenes. Gal Gadot confirmed she finished her scenes on April 22. She said she enjoyed playing the first Disney villain and changed her voice for the musical role. Rachel Zegler announced that filming had finished on July 13. Mandy Moore, known for her work on La La Land, created the dances for the musical parts.

Disney was not fully happy with the first version of the film. They ordered more filming in June 2024. This led to changes in the ending, including a new scene with the Evil Queen and the Magic Mirror. Some parts of the story about the bandits were removed. A song called "Hidden in My Heart" was also cut. Many companies helped with the Visual effects for the film.

Movie Music

Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, who wrote songs for Disney's 2019 Aladdin movie, wrote new songs for Snow White. These include "Waiting on a Wish" for Snow White, which is about her hopes. They also wrote a new song for the Evil Queen called "All Is Fair." There's a new love song for Snow White and Jonathan called "A Hand Meets a Hand." And a new opening song called "Good Things Grow."

The film uses four songs from the original 1937 movie by Frank Churchill and Larry Morey. These are "Heigh-Ho", "Whistle While You Work", "The Silly Song", and "Someday My Prince Will Come". The last one is only heard as background music because of the story changes. Jeff Morrow composed the film's score. The soundtrack album was released on March 14, 2025. "Waiting on a Wish" was released as the first single that same day. A special version of the album with instrumental songs was released on March 20, 2025.

Promoting the Film

On September 9, 2022, Disney showed a short preview trailer and some first images of the film. These showed parts of Snow White's cottage, the Queen's castle, and the forest. There were also quick looks at Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen and Rachel Zegler as Snow White. Gal Gadot said playing the Evil Queen was "very different" and "delightful."

On October 27, 2023, Disney released the first official image of Rachel Zegler as Snow White with the seven characters. Rachel Zegler said there was a lot of computer-generated imagery (CGI) in the film. New footage of Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen was shown at CinemaCon 2024.

The trailer for Snow White was released on YouTube in August 2024. It became one of the most disliked film trailers on the platform. The first full trailer came out in November 2024 and was shown before some movies in theaters. It was then released on YouTube on December 3, 2024. Some critics commented on the visual effects for the animals and the seven characters. An international trailer showing Snow White's origins was released on December 19, 2024. A video showing how the film honored the original 1937 movie was released on February 20, 2025.

The press tour for the movie began in Tokyo on March 5, 2025. Rachel Zegler performed "Waiting on a Wish" live for the first time. On March 10, 2025, new posters, a TV ad, and a film clip were released. Rachel Zegler also performed "Waiting on a Wish" live on television on March 17, 2025.

Release of the Film

In Theaters

Snow White was first announced to be released in 2024. On September 15, 2022, the release date was set for March 22, 2024. However, in October 2023, it was delayed a year to March 21, 2025. This delay was due to a strike by actors and writers. The movie was shown in special theater formats like IMAX and Dolby Cinema.

The European premiere happened on March 12, 2025, at the Alcázar of Segovia in Spain. This castle inspired the one in the original film. A Hollywood premiere took place on March 15, 2025. The film's first premiere in Israel was on March 19, 2025, in honor of Gal Gadot.

The film was shown again in 1,000 theaters in the United States on May 9, 2025, for Mother's Day weekend.

At Home

Snow White became available for digital download on May 13, 2025. It was released on Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and DVD on June 24, 2025. These home releases include deleted scenes and other bonus features. A special collection with both the new film and the 1937 animated movie was also released. Snow White was released on the streaming service Disney+ on June 11, 2025.

In the United States, Snow White was popular on digital sales and rental charts after its release. It also ranked well on disc sales charts. In the United Kingdom, it ranked high on the Official Film Chart.

Streaming data showed that Snow White became the most-streamed film on Disney+ in the U.S. after its release. One company reported a big increase in viewership during its first five days on Disney+. Another company calculated that Snow White was streamed for 581 million minutes from June 9–15, making it one of the most-streamed films that week.