With a budget of $270 million, “Snow White” failed to surpass the $145 million mark in worldwide box office revenue. The failure forced Disney to halt the production of another live-action film.
The live-action adaptation of another Disney princess has been canceled following the box office flop of “Snow White.” The new version of “Tangled,” which was in pre-production, has been suspended by the company, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The news was confirmed by other outlets on Thursday (3rd).
The film was set to be directed by Michael Gracey, known for his work on “Rocketman” and “The Greatest Showman,” with a screenplay by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, writer of “Thor: Love and Thunder.”
Disney faced multiple challenges during the production of “Snow White,” which reportedly contributed to its poor performance at the box office.
Lead actress Rachel Zegler faced criticism for her political stance regarding Donald Trump and Palestine, which caused tension with her co-star Gal Gadot, who previously served in the Israel Defense Forces.
The cancellation of the “Tangled” live-action disappointed fans, as the 2010 animated film was a major success with both critics and audiences, earning nearly $600 million worldwide.
The company now hopes that “Lilo & Stitch” will become its next successful live-action remake. The trailer for the adaptation of the 2002 animation became the second most viewed in Disney’s history. The film is set to hit theaters on May 23.
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