<p id=”par-1_61″><a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/disney/”>Disney</a>‘s <em>Snow White</em> remake sparked intense debate long before it hit theaters. The movie, which reimagines the <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/how-the-beatles-were-inspired-by-disney-classics.html/”>classic 1937 animated film</a>, has become one of the most controversial releases in Disney history. From casting choices to changes in the story, many fans and critics are divided. Here’s a look at why <em>Snow White</em> might have become Disney’s most controversial film ever.</p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-disney-s-snow-white-remake-is-part-of-a-larger-trend-in-hollywood”>Disney’s ‘Snow White’ remake is part of a larger trend in Hollywood</h2>
<p id=”par-2_69″>In the original 1937 animated film, Snow White is a princess who relies on <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/snow-white-seven-dwarfs-princes-name-ever-said-animated-movie.html/”>a handsome prince</a> to save her. This traditional portrayal of women in fairy tales doesn’t fly in Hollywood anymore. The film industry is interested in more empowering representations of women. Disney’s 2025 <em>Snow White</em> features a new Snow White <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/snow-white-controversy-explained-full-timeline.html/”>played by Rachel Zegler</a>. Zegler’s redux of the character seems to be more of a feminist.</p>
<p id=”par-3_46″>While it’s great that society is less sexist than it was in 1937, some fans don’t want their favorite Disney movies to be changed too much. People get attached to Walt Dieney’s original films, so updates are always met with a mixed reception among fans. </p>
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<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-no-one-expected-the-film-to-remake-the-dwarfs-like-this”>No one expected the film to remake the dwarfs like this</h2>
<p id=”par-4_80″>Perhaps the most controversial change in <em>Snow White</em> involves the dwarfs. In the original film, the seven dwarfs were small, fun-loving characters with distinct personalities. However, Disney has decided to cast a diverse group of actors, many of whom are not small in stature. This choice sparked anger from some fans who felt that the dwarfs should remain true to their traditional image. Others felt the change was a sign of the film trying too hard to be politically correct.</p>
<p id=”par-5_43″>The decision to cast actors of varying heights, along with the shifting personalities of the dwarfs, has led to criticism that Disney is “ruining” the original story. Some say that this attempt to modernize the fairy tale could make the characters less recognizable.</p>
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<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-the-actors-in-snow-white-have-only-thrown-gasoline-on-the-fire”>The actors in ‘Snow White’ have only thrown gasoline on the fire</h2>
<p id=”par-6_71″>On top of that, Zegler and Gal Gadot, who plays the evil queen in the film, are outspoken about their political views. Between the two of them, they’ve manged to upset people n both sides of the political spectrum. Most Disney movies inspire one controversy at most, <em>Snow White</em> has shaken the hornets’ nest many times. The controversies aren’t helping, as <a href=”https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2025/03/24/yes-snow-white-is-bombing-at-the-box-office/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Forbes</a> reports the movie is bombing at the box office.</p>
<p id=”par-7_85″>Disney’s <em>Snow White</em> has been surrounded by debate. Critics and fans are divided over its changes to a beloved classic. From casting decisions to reimagining key characters, the film has sparked one of the most controversial conversations in Disney history. Whether it will dig itself out of a financial hole remains to be seen. One thing is certain: <em>Snow White</em> is far from your average fairy tale. It’s a film that provokes and leaves audiences with plenty to talk about long after the credits roll.</p>
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