Disney’s Snow White took the No. 1 spot at the domestic box office with $43 million, but its underwhelming debut raises concerns about the performance of live-action remakes. The film also earned $44.3 million overseas, bringing its global total to $87.3 million—falling short of the projected $100 million opening.
Key Takeaways:
- Budget: $250 million
- Domestic Opening: $43 million
- International: $44.3 million
- Global Total: $87.3 million
- CinemaScore Ratings: “A-” from women, “B+” from general audiences
Despite controversies surrounding casting and reshoots, analysts believe its long-term box office legs will determine whether it follows the success of Mufasa: The Lion King or struggles like Dumbo and The Little Mermaid.
Box Office Bomb: ‘Alto Knights’ Tanks With $3 Million
Robert De Niro’s mob drama Alto Knights had a disastrous $3.2 million debut—one of the worst for a major studio release.
- Budget: $45 million
- CinemaScore: “B”
- Rotten Tomatoes: 39%
This marks Warner Bros.’ second flop in a row after Mickey 17, which is projected to lose up to $80 million.
Other Box Office Highlights:
- ‘Black Bag’: Strong second weekend with $4.4 million (No. 2).
- ‘Captain America: Brave New World’: $4.3 million (No. 3), global total at $400.8 million.
- ‘Novocaine’: $3.7 million (No. 4), dropping 57% from last week’s debut.
- ‘Mickey 17’: $3.7 million, struggling at $40 million domestic and $100 million worldwide.
Despite Snow White leading, overall box office revenue is down 7% from 2024 and 39% behind 2019. The industry looks to A Minecraft Movie (April 4) and Marvel’s Thunderbolts (May 2) to boost ticket sales.