Staff Reports
Disney’s 2025 Snow White remake suffered a catastrophic second-weekend collapse, plunging 66% to just $14.2 million domestically and losing the #1 spot to the low-budget action film A Working Man. The movie’s global total of $143.1 million is dwarfed by its $250 million production budget and marketing costs, putting it on track to lose hundreds of millions. By comparison, Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist — a documentary about the Catholic Eucharist — grossed $2.1 million in its initial June 2024 run and became the second-highest-grossing documentary of the year, drawing packed theaters and prompting encore screenings. Meanwhile, A Working Man (a film appealing to Middle American values) overperformed with strong grassroots support, reflecting a growing disconnect between Hollywood’s priorities and mainstream audiences.
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– : The 66% second-weekend decline is the worst ever for a Disney live-action remake, surpassing even Dumbo (-60.4%) and Haunted Mansion (-61.7%).
– : With a break-even point estimated at $625 million, Snow White will likely finish below $250 million globally. Analysts call it one of Disney’s biggest bombs ever.
– : The film earned a lukewarm “B+” CinemaScore and faced backlash over casting, script changes, and lead actress Rachel Zegler’s controversial remarks dismissing the original 1937 film’s themes.
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– Jesus Thirsts dominated its niche: The documentary scored a #1 per-screen average during its debut, highlighting strong demand for traditional religious content. Its success mirrors other faith-based hits like Jesus Revolution ($54 million worldwide) and The Chosen: Last Supper ($11 million opening).
– : While Disney’s remakes flounder, projects celebrating faith, family, and American values resonate. Jesus Thirsts executive producer Deacon Steve Greco called it a “clarion call to Catholics” to embrace evangelism, signaling a broader rejection of progressive messaging in entertainment.
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– A Working Man, a smaller action film appealing to conservative audiences, dethroned Snow White in its second week. Though specific figures aren’t provided, its victory underscores the power of grassroots marketing and themes aligning with heartland values.
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– : Snow White is the latest in a string of woke remakes (Mulan, Pinocchio) that alienated fans by prioritizing identity politics over storytelling.
– : At $250 million+, the film needed to rival Beauty and the Beast ($1.2 billion) to profit. Instead, it earned less than half of Dumbo’s $353 million global total.
– : From Zegler’s dismissive interviews to the dwarves’ redesign controversy, the film became a symbol of Hollywood’s contempt for classic stories and audiences.
Disney’s reliance on stale, agenda-driven remakes has backfired spectacularly, while projects rooted in faith and traditional values thrive. Unless the studio course-corrects, its string of box office disasters will only grow.
