'Snow White' Tanks at the Box Office but Fans Say 'Thanks, Rachel!' as Disney Pulls a Plot Twist Everyone Actually Likes

Published 04/20/2025, 11:50 AM EDT

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Disney’s live-action remakes have been a bit of a mixed bag lately—some sparkling like the perfect fairy tale, others stumbling harder than Cinderella's glass slipper. With movies like The Lion King and Aladdin raking in the big bucks, it seemed like Disney was on a roll. But Snow White? Not so much. With the latest remake crashing and burning at the box office, it is clear that not every fairy tale is destined for a live-action makeover. And well, the plot just got thicker!

Owing to the catastrophic fall of their umpteenth live-action movie, Disney may finally be ready to take the hint, as according to The Hollywood Reporter, it has hit the pause on its live-action Tangled movie, with speculations rising that it will be putting an end to its live-action mania as a whole. While the numbers must have been truly bad for Disney to finally reflect, the aftereffects of the Snow White live-action movie could not be any more surprising, as fans praise Rachel Zegler. Not for her performance, but for her sacrifice.

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While Disney figures out its next move, Rachel Zegler has become an unexpected hero. Her participation is being hailed with thanks for triggering the end of Disney's live-action remake era. What was supposed to be her big break has turned into the moment that sparked a much-needed shake-up in Hollywood, as fans cheer for a future with less reboots and more originality!

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As Disney takes a step back from its remake plans, fans have wasted no time turning their attention to Rachel Zegler. The irony is not lost on them, and the reactions are just as entertaining as the film’s box office numbers were disappointing!

Fans shower Rachel Zegler with credit for ending Disney's remake mania!

Fans are having a field day with Rachel Zegler's Snow White performance, but not in the way one might expect. Many are sarcastically thanking her, saying she "sacrificed her career" to end Disney’s obsession with live-action remakes. One fan even joked that Zegler’s role was the “sacrifice bunt we didn’t know we needed,” dubbing her the unsung hero of the entire remake fiasco. Talk about an unexpected twist!

Social media is flooded with reactions that mix humor with relief. It is like fans just found out they have been released from the remake prison, and Zegler’s performance is the escape key.

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Zegler might have unintentionally saved the world from endless reboots, is the echoing chant on X. It is clear that, while the movie flatlined terribly with incredibly low ratings, fans are ecstatic that failure may be the best thing to have ever happened to Disney’s creative future. Many are cheering for the end of remakes.

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What do you think about Disney halting the live-action remakes? Do you agree with the fan comments? Let us know in the comments below!

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Akshaya Deeksha

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Akshaya Deeksha is an Entertainment Writer at NetflixJunkie. With her passion to explore the evolving world of entertainment and her journalistic sense, she specializes in cinematic storytelling and Hollywood developments. Her expertise in lifestyle writing allows her to connect with readers through relatable content.

Edited By: Hriddhi Maitra

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