Mirror, mirror on the wall, what’s the fairest Disney movie of them all?

Disney’s Snow White film starring Rachel Zegler hits theaters in 2025

Rachel Zegler ; Snow White

Mirror, mirror on the wall, what’s the fairest Disney movie of them all?

Following a slew of live-action adaptations of beloved animated movies in recent years, Disney is now bringing to life the very first Disney princess, Snow White, with an upcoming movie starring Rachel Zegler.

Plans for the remake were first announced back in 2016, and Zegler was cast in the lead role in June 2021, ahead of her film debut in West Side Story.

“Rachel’s extraordinary vocal abilities are just the beginning of her gifts. Her strength, intelligence and optimism will become an integral part of rediscovering the joy in this classic Disney fairytale,” director Marc Webb said of Zegler’s casting in a statement obtained by PEOPLE.

In August 2024, at D23, Disney premiered the first Snow White trailer and confirmed that the film would come out in March 2025.

From the cast to the release date, here’s everything to know about the Snow White live-action movie.

Who is starring in the Snow White live-action movie?

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 09: (L-R) Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot pose at the IMDb Official Portrait Studio during D23 2022 at Anaheim Convention Center on September 09, 2022 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Corey Nickols/Getty Images for IMDb)

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Alongside Zegler as Snow White, Gal Gadot plays the Evil Queen in the remake. “I’m so excited and I cannot wait to get into the shoes and the crown of the Evil Queen,” Gadot previously told PEOPLE in November 2021.

Additionally, Pirates of the Caribbean actor Martin Klebba plays Grumpy and Tony-winner Andrew Burnap stars as “a new male character created for the film [who] will sing,” per The Hollywood Reporter.

Who is directing the Snow White live-action movie?

US director Marc Webb poses during a photocall for the film "Mary" at the 43rd Deauville US Film Festival in the northwestern sea resort of Deauville on September 2, 2017.

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The new film will be directed by Marc Webb, who previously directed films such as 500 Days of SummerThe Amazing Spider-Man and The Amazing Spider-Man 2.

Who is writing the Snow White live-action movie?

Greta Gerwig and Erin Cressida Wilson 

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The screenplay adaptation is being co-written by Greta Gerwig (Barbie) and Erin Cressida Wilson (The Girl on the Train), per Deadline.

Will there be new songs in the Snow White live-action movie?

Benj Pasek and Justin Paul pose at the 71st Annual Tony Awards, in the press room at Radio City Music Hall on June 11, 2017 in New York City

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Per THR, the new film “will expand upon the story and music from the beloved animated classic.” Penning the new songs is Oscar-winning and Tony-winning duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. The two are best known for writing the lyrics for La La Land as well as writing the music and lyrics to their musical Dear Evan Hansen.

When did the Snow White live-action movie film?

Snow White (Rachel Zegler) and Bashful, Doc, Dopey, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, and Sneezy, in Disneys Snow White, a live-action musical reimagining of the classic tale, now set for release March 21, 2025, nationwide

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Principal photography began in March 2022, with the first look at Zegler in costume as Snow White on set released that May. On July 13, 2022, Zegler took to Twitter to reveal that filming had wrapped as she posted a collection of emojis before adding a follow-up tweet, “the love this film has brought me is magical.”

Is there a Snow White live-action movie trailer?

In October 2023, Disney shared the first look at the film, which features Zegler in character surrounded by Dopey, Grumpy, Sneezy, Bashful, Happy, Sleepy and Doc.

Nearly a year later, in August 2024, Disney released the film’s first trailer at D23. “Disney invites you to return to the story that started it all,” they wrote on Instagram.

The first full-length trailer arrived in December 2024, giving fans a peek at Gadot as the Evil Queen. The trailer also features Zegler singing the song “Waiting on a Wish.”

“This is our kingdom, and now we’re here to take it back,” Snow White, who is surrounded by villagers, says to the Queen.

When will the Snow White live-action movie be released?

Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot at the D23 EXPO 2022 - The Ultimate Disney Fan Event presented by VISA - brings together all the worlds of Disney under one roof for three packed days of presentations, pavilions, experiences, concerts, sneak peeks, shopping, and more. The event, which takes place September 9, 10, and 11 at the Anaheim Convention Center, provides fans with unprecedented access to Disney films, series, games, theme parks, collectibles, and celebrities

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During Disney’s 2022 D23 Expo presentation, Gadot and Zegler shared the stage to reveal that their film would be released in 2024.

However, in October 2023, Disney announced that the release date had been pushed from March 22, 2024, to March 21, 2025.

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