Last week, Disney’s new Snow White film celebrated its premiere. The first reactions are mostly positive and praise especially the lead actress Rachel Zegler.
In a few days, Snow White will be released in theaters – almost a decade after the movie first made the rounds in Hollywood’s rumor mill. Disney is reissuing one of its greatest animation classics. This time, however, it is a live-action film that takes us into the dreamy world of fairy tales.
Last Wednesday, the fantasy blockbuster celebrated its world premiere in Segovia, Spain. The Alcázar of Segovia, located there, served as inspiration for the original, which was released in 1937. The US premiere followed in Los Angeles on Friday. Over the weekend, the first English-language reactions have come in.
How good is the new Snow White movie? The first reactions are extremely enthusiastic.
Before the embargo on the detailed reviews is lifted on Wednesday, we can get a small sample of opinions on Snow White in 2025. On X (formerly Twitter), some critics and fans are sharing their impressions of the film – and they are extremely positive. There is even talk of one of the best Disney remakes.
Katcy Stephan from the industry magazine Variety is bursting with enthusiasm:
Rachel Zegler is a radiant supernova in Snow White and wonderfully embodies the graceful, gentle nature of the Disney princess. It’s a visual feast with stunning new music numbers and, of course, dozens of adorable animated animals. The script wisely adds new depth to the heroine through her burning desire to become the leader her father thought she was and a love story as sweet as apple pie.
Rachel Zegler is a shining supernova in SnowWhite, beautifully embodying the graceful, gentle nature of the OG Disney princess. It’s a visual feast with show-stopping new musical numbers and, of course, dozens of enchanting animated animals. The screenplay wisely gives its… pic.twitter.com/yQ4euqIzLu
— Katcy Stephan (@katcystephan) March 16, 2025
Despite the bob being all over the place, Snow White is pretty charming! The message is well received, the animals are cute, and Rachel Zegler, with her enchanting voice, is stunning. It almost got a full tear out of me, and I’ve never cried in my entire life.
Despite the bob being all over the place, SnowWhite is quite charming! The message lands well, the critters are adorable, and Rachel Zegler and her enchanting voice are stunning. It almost got a full tear out of me, and I’ve never cried in my entire life. pic.twitter.com/l1M8jwL1Gx
— Ash Crossan (@AshCrossan) March 16, 2025
Christopher Mills, who publishes on various film sites, writes:
The biggest surprise of 2025 is that the most controversial and hated film of the year is actually a decent live-action remake. Not only is Snow White one of the best live-action remakes in years, but it’s also a movie that recaptures the magic of the 1937 film.
Rachel Zegler IS Snow White and she delivers an absolutely magical performance. The musical numbers are unforgettable, the visual effects (not the creepy dwarves) are enchanting and the script by Erin Cressida Wilson gives this world a depth I didn’t know it needed.
The biggest surprise of 2025 is that the most “controversial” and most hated film of the year is actually a decent live-action remake.SnowWhite is not only one of their best live-action remakes in years, but it’s also a film that recaptures the magic of the 1937 movie. Rachel… pic.twitter.com/9LiuAPRb61
— Christopher Rates It (@LuminousDagger) March 16, 2025
Paul Klein from Filmhounds Magazine adds:
I may regret saying this, but Snow White is solid. I really enjoyed the musical numbers, particularly the opening number and the Queen’s evil song. Zegler was great in the lead role, and Gadot was entertaining. It’s really the CGI dwarfs that drag the movie down. This decision is baffling.
I may regret saying this but SnowWhite is solid. I really enjoyed the musical numbers, particularly the opening one and the Queen’s evil bop. Zegler was great in the lead role, and Gadot was fun. It’s really the CGI dwarves that let the film down. The choice is baffling. pic.twitter.com/mERKrMYc44
— Paul Klein (@paulkleinyoo) March 16, 2025
Even Skyler Shuler, co-founder of The DisInsider, gives the all-clear:
Listen, I was worried, but let me tell you, Snow White is PURE DISNEY MAGIC! This will be a lot of people’s favorite live-action remake.
Listen, I was worried, but let me tell you Snow White is PURE DISNEY MAGIC!
This will end up being a lot of people’s favorite live-action remake. pic.twitter.com/o9SRPIircu
— Skyler Shuler (@SkylerShuler) March 16, 2025
When does the new Snow White movie start in theaters?
You won’t have to wait long before you can watch the live-action remake of Disney’s Snow White on the big screen and form your own opinion. The movie opens in theaters on Thursday, March 20, 2025.
Rachel Zegler, known from Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story and the latest Hunger Games movie, plays the leading role. Gal Gadot, who was last seen as Wonder Woman in the DC universe, plays the part of the evil queen. The film was directed by Marc Webb, who was behind the The Amazing Spider-Man movies.
