Disney’s highly anticipated Snow White remake has officially made history—but for all the wrong reasons. With an abysmal 2.2/10 rating on IMDb, the film is now one of the worst-rated movies of all time. What was supposed to be a modern, progressive reimagining of the 1937 classic has instead turned into a public relations disaster, a fan backlash, and an industry-wide cautionary tale.

So, how did Disney—one of the most powerful studios in Hollywood—manage to butcher a beloved fairy tale this badly? Was it the controversy surrounding Rachel Zegler? The removal of the iconic dwarfs? The script? The CGI? Let’s break down exactly why Snow White has become one of the biggest failures in live-action Disney history.

A Trainwreck from the Start? The Red Flags Were Everywhere

While most Disney remakes tend to spark debate, Snow White had a storm of controversy long before its release. Instead of excitement, the film was plagued by:

🔥 A complete overhaul of the original story – Classic elements were removed, including Prince Charming and the traditional love story, in favor of a “modern” Snow White focused on leadership rather than romance.

🔥 The backlash against lead actress Rachel Zegler – Her comments dismissing the original film as “weird” and “dated” rubbed audiences the wrong way. Instead of paying tribute to a classic, it felt like she was mocking Disney’s own legacy.

🔥 The removal of the Seven Dwarfs – Disney’s decision to replace the beloved characters with a diverse group of bandits was widely criticized. Fans saw it as an unnecessary and forced change that removed the heart of the story.

🔥 The film’s delayed release – Initially set for 2024, the release was pushed to 2025, further raising suspicions that Disney lacked confidence in the project.

From the moment the first details of the film dropped, fans were skeptical. But nobody could have predicted just how low it would sink.

The IMDb Disaster – How Snow White Became One of the Worst Movies Ever

As soon as Snow White hit select screenings, reviews started pouring in—and they were brutal.

📉 IMDb score: 2.2/10 – This places it among some of the lowest-rated films in history, rubbing shoulders with infamous cinematic disasters like Cats (2019) and Dragonball: Evolution.

📉 Rotten Tomatoes audience score: A complete meltdown – Early audience reactions suggest that viewers feel betrayed by the remake, and many refuse to even give it a chance.

📉 Social media outrage – Twitter, Reddit, and YouTube are flooded with rants, memes, and review bombs tearing the movie apart. Many are calling it Disney’s worst remake ever—and possibly one of the worst movies the studio has ever made.

How did it fail so miserably? Fans and critics alike have pointed to several major issues that doomed the film from the start.

Where Did It All Go Wrong? The 3 Biggest Failures of Disney’s Snow White

❌ 1. The Story No One Asked For

Disney had one job: Tell a good story. But instead of staying true to the original, the film’s script rewrote everything, turning a timeless fairy tale into a preachy, soulless, and painfully generic “modern” film.

Gone was the romance, the dwarfs, the magic—all in favor of a forced girl-power narrative that audiences found hollow and uninspired.

As one IMDb reviewer bluntly put it:
👉 “This isn’t Snow White. This is a completely different movie that Disney slapped the name ‘Snow White’ on to make money.”

❌ 2. The Casting Controversy That Turned Fans Against the Film

Rachel Zegler’s casting as Snow White was divisive from the start, but what truly destroyed fan goodwill was her attitude toward the original film and Disney fans.

Her interviews quickly went viral for all the wrong reasons:

🎤 Calling the original movie “creepy”
🎤 Saying Snow White needed to be “strong” instead of “saved”
🎤 Mocking the idea of Prince Charming

Instead of showing respect for the legacy of one of Disney’s most important films, she dismissed it entirely, making audiences feel like they were being lectured rather than entertained.

❌ 3. The Visuals & Production Look Cheap and Uninspired

For a movie with a $200+ million budget, Snow White looks shockingly bad.

🎭 The CGI is rough – The film’s attempt to create a magical world falls flat, with awkward effects that look straight out of a low-budget TV movie.

🎭 The costume design is questionable – The decision to redesign Snow White’s dress left fans baffled, with many saying it looked like a cheap Halloween costume.

🎭 The cinematography is lifeless – Unlike Cinderella (2015) or Beauty and the Beast (2017), which at least had stunning visuals, Snow White looks like it was shot on a dull, uninspired soundstage.

In short? The film doesn’t even LOOK like a Disney masterpiece.

Disney’s Biggest Disaster Since… Ever?

At this point, it’s clear that Snow White is a major misfire for Disney. With its record-low IMDb rating, massive audience backlash, and ongoing internet mockery, the movie has become a symbol of everything wrong with modern Hollywood remakes.

But what does this mean for Disney? Are they finally learning their lesson? Or will they continue making soulless remakes that strip beloved classics of their magic?

One thing is for sure—fans won’t forget this disaster anytime soon.

What do you think? Does Snow White deserve its 2.2 IMDb rating, or is the backlash overblown? Drop your thoughts below! 🍎👇