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In summary, Disney’s live-action Snow White exemplifies a broader industry trend where beloved classics are radically altered in ways that risk alienating the core audience. The decision to cast a different race and replace traditional characters with CGI-magic creatures appears to be driven more by social messaging than storytelling fundamentals.
If the film’s early visual and casting choices are any indication, it may struggle to resonate with fans of the original fairy tale and Disney animation. The expectation is that it could perform worse at the box office than recent underwhelming releases, potentially losing Disney hundreds of millions of dollars.