Snow White’s Epic Flop: A Meme-Fueled Social Media Roast Steals the Show”
Disney’s live-action Snow White, released on March 21, 2025, was meant to reimagine a timeless classic with a modern twist. Instead, it crashed and burned at the box office, sparking a wildfire of memes and mockery across social media that’s proving far more entertaining than the film itself. Starring Rachel Zegler as Snow White and Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen, this $270 million gamble has become the internet’s favorite punching bag.
A Box Office Bust
From the get-go, Snow White struggled to find its footing. In its first three weeks, it plummeted down North American charts, trailing far behind expectations. Globally, it barely scraped together half the opening weekend haul of Disney’s The Little Mermaid (2023), despite matching its hefty budget. In markets like Vietnam, the film faded into obscurity, failing to ignite buzz or draw crowds. Critics and audiences alike slammed its lackluster story, shallow visuals, and forced attempts at modernization, which many felt betrayed the charm of the 1937 animated original.
Controversy from Day One
The trouble started long before the premiere. Zegler’s casting as Snow White stirred debate, with some arguing her look didn’t match the “fairest of them all” described in the fairy tale. Her comments about crafting a fiercer, more independent Snow White—dismissing the original prince as a “stalker”—rubbed fans the wrong way, sparking accusations of disrespecting the classic. Tensions didn’t end there. A rumored rift with co-star Gadot flared when Zegler shared a poster featuring only herself, prompting fans to call her out for shading the Evil Queen. The film’s CGI-heavy seven dwarfs were another sore point, branded a “visual catastrophe” by reviewers.
On IMDb, Snow White tanked with a dismal 2.3/10 from over 26,000 votes, while Rotten Tomatoes logged a measly 45% from critics. The consensus? A bloated budget couldn’t mask a soulless retelling that lost the magic of its source.
Social Media’s Meme Machine Takes Over
If Snow White failed on screen, it’s thriving as social media’s latest obsession. X, TikTok, and Instagram are flooded with memes tearing the film apart with savage creativity. Edited stills of Zegler’s princess have been slapped with clown wigs, while trailer lines are dubbed into absurd skits, turning heartfelt moments into punchlines. One viral meme compares the film to a “sinking ship,” complete with Titanic-style edits of Snow White and the dwarfs going down. Hashtags like #SnowWhiteFlop and #DisneyDisaster have racked up millions of views, with users gleefully ranking it alongside other cinematic misfires.
“Disney tried to woke-ify Snow White, and now it’s the internet’s piñata,” one X post quipped, summing up the mood. Fans have even remixed Gadot’s regal Evil Queen into mock ads for “better casting choices,” while others joke that the poisoned apple deserved more screen time.
What’s Next for Disney?
The Snow White debacle is a wake-up call for Disney’s live-action remake formula. While Gadot’s commanding Evil Queen earned praise, it wasn’t enough to salvage a film critics called “a hollow cash grab.” The backlash suggests audiences want more than flashy CGI and forced updates—they crave the heart of the originals. Social media’s ruthless roast proves that when fans feel let down, they won’t just skip the theater; they’ll turn the flop into a global joke.
As Disney licks its wounds, the question looms: can the studio strike a balance between innovation and nostalgia? For now, Snow White’s legacy isn’t fairy-tale romance—it’s a cautionary tale of missteps, immortalized in memes. And honestly, the internet’s having way more fun with it than anyone did in theaters.
