On social media, many viewers stunned as Rachel Zegler was spotted in New York City this week looking visibly somber as the fallout from the Snow White box office disaster.
Rachel Zegler spotted in New York following Snow White’s box office disappointment
This week, a noticeably somber Rachel Zegler was seen walking her dog, Lenny, in New York City.
The sighting came shortly after news broke that Snow White had failed to gain traction at the box office.
Zegler was seen walking her goldendoodle, Lenny, dressed casually in an oversized denim jacket, blue shirt, gray sweatpants, and Adidas sneakers.
Her bare face, green star-shaped blemish patch, and black headband made her subdued mood even more apparent.
The outing came amid growing backlash and financial concern surrounding the film’s underwhelming performance in theaters.
Disney braces for a massive financial loss as Snow White underperforms
Disney is preparing to post a $115 million loss on the Snow White remake.
Despite a production budget reportedly reaching $270 million—excluding marketing costs—the film has failed to come close to breaking even.
The film opened to just $42.2 million at the domestic box office and suffered a steep 66% drop in its second weekend.
As of now, it has grossed $77 million domestically and $168.6 million worldwide.
These numbers are far below expectations, especially considering that blockbusters typically need to earn two to three times their budget to turn a profit.
In response to the disastrous performance, Disney has reportedly paused the planned live-action remake of Tangled.
This move signals a larger strategic rethink across its studio operations.
Political controversies surrounding rachel zegler have impacted audience reception
Previously, Zegler’s outspoken political stance has played a significant role in shaping public perception of the film.
The actress received backlash after she tweeted “free Palestine” just one day after the first trailer for Snow White was released.
Her comments came into conflict with those of co-star Gal Gadot, a former IDF instructor and vocal supporter of Israel.
Additonally, Zegler added fuel to the controversy by posting ‘f* Donald Trump’ on Instagram
While, Zegler’s outspoken stance continued to draw attention and criticism throughout the film’s promotional cycle.
Audience reactions were mixed, but the damage may already be done
Snow White* earned a Rotten Tomatoes audience score of 72%, critical reviews hovered at a disappointing 40%.
On IMDb, the film received a 1.6 out of 10 rating from over 325,000 users—so extreme that the site added a warning of “unusual voting activity.”
Many viewers said that Snow White has become one of Disney’s most controversial films, with some suggesting it is boring and poorly made. However, traditional Disney fans continued to praise it despite the mixed reception.
One person said: This movie taught me a valuable lesson; I need to cancel my Disney+ subscription.
A second wrote: The review bombing is definitely to far. But it’s a horrible movie still
While a third commented: Snow woke and the 7 pronouns
Another added: And yet the man still saved her lol . No thanks
Rip may your movie be hated and forgotten forever. Someone else said
Another user wrote: Hmmm is that why Disney fired her
Just stop Disney. The movie is trash and Zegler is a cancer that needs to be stopped. America is done with the woke movement. Some said.
Despite the backlash, Zegler continues to appear publicly.
Previously, she was seen attending the Broadway debut of George Clooney’s “Good Night, and Good Luck”. She put on a brave face, despite her film’s financial failure.