History of Snow White (2025 film) in Timeline
Snow White (2025) is a live-action musical fantasy film and a reimagining of Disney's 1937 animated classic. Rachel Zegler stars as Snow White, a princess who flees her stepmother, the Evil Queen's assassination attempt. She finds refuge with seven dwarfs and teams up with a bandit named Jonathan. Together, they embark on a journey to reclaim Snow White's kingdom from the Evil Queen. The film is directed by Marc Webb and written by Erin Cressida Wilson, promising a modern take on the timeless Brothers Grimm fairy tale.
1937: Original Snow White animated film release
In 1937, Walt Disney released the animated film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, based on the fairy tale "Snow White" by the Brothers Grimm, which served as the inspiration for the 2025 live-action reimagining.
1937: Original cartoon release
In 1937, the original Snow White cartoon was released, featuring a love story with a prince who stalks Snow White.
1937: Original portrayal of dwarfs
The final film features CGI versions resembling the 1937 characters.
2001: Martin Klebba in Snow White: The Fairest of Them All
In 2001, Martin Klebba played Friday in Snow White: The Fairest of Them All.
2012: Martin Klebba in Mirror Mirror
In 2012, Martin Klebba played Butcher in Mirror Mirror.
2014: Analyst compared the projection of 'Snow White' to Maleficent
In 2014, The film was initially projected to gross $63–70 million, with analysts comparing this projection to the $69.4 million opening of Maleficent and believing that the film would overcome its controversies and fare well financially, given there being no strong competition against it on opening weekend.
October 2016: Snow White remake confirmed
In October 2016, plans for a Snow White remake were confirmed, with Erin Cressida Wilson attached as screenwriter.
October 31, 2016: Live-action remake in development
On October 31, 2016, The Hollywood Reporter announced that Walt Disney Pictures was developing a live-action remake of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, with Marc Platt as lead producer and Erin Cressida Wilson in talks to write the screenplay.
May 2019: Marc Webb in talks to direct
In May 2019, Marc Webb entered talks to direct the Snow White remake.
May 30, 2019: Marc Webb in talks to direct
On May 30, 2019, it was reported that Marc Webb was in talks to direct the Snow White live action remake.
2019: Pasek and Paul previously worked on Aladdin remake
In 2019, Songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul wrote the lyrics for two new songs for Disney's remake of Aladdin. They also wrote new songs for the 2025 Snow White film.
March 2020: Filming delayed due to COVID-19
In March 2020, filming for Snow White, originally set to begin in Vancouver and Los Angeles, was delayed to July 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
July 2020: Filming delayed due to COVID-19
In July 2020, filming for Snow White was still delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 2021: Rachel Zegler cast as Snow White
In June 2021, Rachel Zegler was cast in the title role of Snow White. The casting of a Latina actress as Snow White was met with criticism.
August 2021: Filming location announced
In August 2021, it was announced that filming for Snow White would take place in the United Kingdom from March to July 2022.
November 2021: Gal Gadot cast as Evil Queen
In November 2021, Gal Gadot was cast as the Evil Queen in the Snow White remake. A new casting search for a younger Snow White was launched and Emilia Faucher was cast.
November 2021: Greta Gerwig reported as co-writer
In November 2021, Greta Gerwig was reported to be co-writing the screenplay for the Snow White remake, though Wilson ultimately received sole credit. Other writers like Jez Butterworth, Steven Levenson, Jeff Nathanson, Victoria Strouse and Chris Weitz received an "additional literary material" credit.
January 12, 2022: Andrew Burnap cast as Jonathan
On January 12, 2022, Andrew Burnap was cast as Jonathan, a new character replacing The Prince, in the Snow White remake.
January 2022: Peter Dinklage criticizes remake
In January 2022, Peter Dinklage criticized the Snow White remake as a "backward story" due to its portrayal of dwarfs. Disney responded that they were "taking a different approach" after consulting with the dwarfism community.
January 2022: Zegler responds to casting criticism
In January 2022, Rachel Zegler responded to criticism regarding her casting as Snow White, emphasizing the character's popularity in Spanish-speaking countries and the significance of a Latina actress in the role.
March 7, 2022: Principal photography begins
On March 7, 2022, principal photography began for Snow White.
July 2022: Principal photography concludes
From March to July 2022, principal photography for the Snow White remake took place in the United Kingdom.
July 2022: Filming wrapped
On July 13, Rachel Zegler revealed that filming for Snow White had wrapped. Mandy Moore choreographed the musical sequences.
September 9, 2022: First-look trailer previewed at D23 Expo
On September 9, 2022, during Disney's D23 Expo presentation, a 30-second first-look trailer and images for Snow White were previewed, showcasing settings, Zegler as Snow White, Gadot as the Evil Queen, and the title logo was revealed.
September 15, 2022: Release Date Announcement
On September 15, 2022, it was announced that the film Snow White would be released on March 22, 2024.
2022: Zegler comments on love story at D23 Expo
At D23 Expo 2022, Rachel Zegler commented on the Snow White remake not focusing on the love story, sparking controversy.
July 2023: Dwarfs reimagined
In July 2023, production footage revealed that the dwarfs in the Snow White remake had been reimagined as one actor with dwarfism and six non-dwarf actors of diverse backgrounds. Disney initially denied then confirmed these were production stand-ins.
August 2023: Renata Vaca considered for Snow White role
In August 2023, it was reported that Mexican actress Renata Vaca had been one of two finalists for the role of Snow White. Zegler's casting was solidified through a recommendation from Steven Spielberg.
October 2023: Release Date Delayed to 2025
In October 2023, the release of Snow White was delayed by a year to March 21, 2025, due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.
October 27, 2023: Official first image of the film released
On October 27, 2023, Disney released the official first image of the Snow White film, featuring Rachel Zegler as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
March 2024: Release delayed
The Snow White film, initially set for release in March 2024, faced delays due to the SAG-AFTRA strike.
March 22, 2024: Initial Release Date
March 22, 2024, was the initially announced release date for Snow White, before it was delayed.
June 2024: Reshoots ordered
In June 2024, Disney ordered reshoots for Snow White after being unsatisfied with the original cut.
June 2024: Additional reshoots take place
In June 2024, additional reshoots for the Snow White remake took place.
August 2024: Boycott Calls Due to Gadot's Pro-Israel Stance
In August 2024, after the trailer for Snow White premiered, Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) and the Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI) called for a boycott of the film due to Gal Gadot's past service in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and pro-Israel stance.
October 2024: Zegler discusses altered origin of Snow White's name
In October 2024, Rachel Zegler explained that the film would feature an altered origin for Snow White's name, inspired by a previous adaptation. She also faced criticism for comments about modernizing the character.
November 2024: Boycott calls after Zegler's comments
In November 2024, after the U.S. presidential election, Republican supporters called for a boycott after Rachel Zegler posted "Fuck Donald Trump" and attacked those who voted to re-elect him. She later apologized.
November 2024: First full trailer debuted at D23 Brazil
In November 2024, the first full trailer for Snow White debuted at D23 Brazil.
December 3, 2024: Snow White Trailer Released on YouTube
On December 3, 2024, the first full trailer for Snow White was released on YouTube after debuting at D23 Brazil in November 2024 and being attached to select theatrical screenings of Universal Pictures's Wicked. Stuart Heritage of The Guardian criticized the visual effects for the animals and dwarves. Polygon's Petrana Radulovic wrote a negative review about the plot and visual effects.
December 19, 2024: International Trailer Release
On December 19, 2024, an international trailer featuring Snow White's origins was released.
2024: Controversy over changes and competing adaptation
In 2024, controversy arose over changes to the Snow White remake, with some criticizing them as overly feminist. The Daily Wire announced a competing adaptation, though production stalled after Brett Cooper's departure. Zegler later clarified that the film would still include a love story.
2024: Footage shown at CinemaCon and CineEurope
In 2024, footage of Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen was shown at CinemaCon, and new footage with a behind-the-scenes look was presented at CineEurope. A sneak preview with a clip of "Whistle While You Work" and the first trailer was presented at the D23 Expo.
January 2025: Jeff Morrow composed the score
In January 2025, it was revealed that Jeff Morrow had composed the score for the Snow White film.
February 2025: Seven Dwarfs casting announced
In February 2025, Andrew Barth Feldman, Tituss Burgess, Jason Kravits, George Salazar, Jeremy Swift, and Andrew Grotelueschen were cast as the remaining members of the Seven Dwarfs.
February 20, 2025: Behind-the-Scenes Featurette Release
On February 20, 2025, a featurette showing a behind-the-scenes look and how the film would honor the legacy of the 1937 film was released.
March 4, 2025: Soundtrack album announcement and lead single release
On March 4, 2025, it was announced that the Snow White soundtrack album would be released on March 14 by Walt Disney Records, with "Waiting on a Wish" released as the lead single.
March 5, 2025: Press Tour Begins in Tokyo
On March 5, 2025, the press tour for Snow White began in Tokyo, with Rachel Zegler and her Japanese dub counterpart, Sakura Kiryu, performing "Waiting on a Wish" live for the first time.
March 10, 2025: Ticket Sales and Promotional Material Release
On March 10, 2025, the day tickets for Snow White went on sale, Disney released new posters, a TV spot, and a film clip to promote the film.
March 12, 2025: Snow White film premiere
On March 12, 2025, Snow White premiered at the Alcázar of Segovia in Segovia, Spain. The film received mixed reviews, with critics praising Rachel Zegler's performance but criticizing stylistic choices related to race, leading to controversy.
March 15, 2025: Hollywood Premiere
On March 15, 2025, a Hollywood premiere of Snow White, without regular red-carpet press, took place at the El Capitan Theatre due to controversies surrounding Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot's political views.
March 2025: Arab organizations launch digital campaign against film
In March 2025, several Arab organizations and individuals launched a digital campaign against the film, particularly targeting Gadot due to her past military service. Groups from Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain, Tunisia, UAE, and Egypt, called for a regional boycott, arguing that screening the film supports the Israeli occupation and the IDF's treatment of Palestinians.
March 17, 2025: Zegler Performs on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
On March 17, 2025, Rachel Zegler appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! to give the first live television performance of "Waiting on a Wish".
March 19, 2025: Israeli Premiere in Rishon LeZion
On March 19, 2025, the film's first premiere in Israel took place at the Planet Cinema in Rishon LeZion in Gal Gadot's honor, with prominent figures from Israel attending.
March 20, 2025: Deluxe edition of soundtrack album released
On March 20, 2025, a deluxe edition of the Snow White soundtrack album was released, featuring instrumental versions of the songs and Jeff Morrow's underscore.
March 21, 2025: New release date announced
March 21, 2025, was the new release date announced for Snow White.
April 2025: IMDb Flags Snow White Due to Review Bombing
By April 2025, over 91% of reviews of Snow White on IMDb were one star, which led to the site flagging the film with a notice of unusual activity due to concerns of review bombing.
April 2025: Production of Tangled Remake Suspended
In April 2025, due to the box-office underperformance of Snow White, production on Disney's live-action remake of Tangled was suspended indefinitely.
May 9, 2025: Film Re-Released in Theatres
On May 9, 2025, Snow White was re-released in 1,000 theatres in the United States during the Mother's Day weekend, making $335,000.
May 13, 2025: Digital Download Release
On May 13, 2025, Snow White was released for digital download.
June 1, 2025: Snow White Grosses $205.5 Million Worldwide
As of June 1, 2025, Snow White has grossed $87.2 million in the United States and Canada, and $118.3 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $205.5 million.
June 11, 2025: Disney+ Release
Snow White was released on the streaming service Disney+ on June 11, 2025.
2025: Snow White film release
In 2025, Disney's Snow White, a musical fantasy film and live-action reimagining of the 1937 animated film, is set to be released. Rachel Zegler stars as Snow White, who must reclaim her kingdom from the Evil Queen (Gal Gadot) with the help of Seven Dwarfs and a bandit.
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