Snow White is the latest Disney fairytale that’s returning to the big screen soon. The 1937 animated film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, has been remade into an upcoming live-action film produced by Walt Disney Pictures. Snow White’s story has been portrayed in live-action before by Lily Collins in 2012’s Mirror Mirror and by Kristen Stewart in 2012’s Snow White and the Huntsman. Those films also featured Snow’s iconic antagonist, the Evil Queen, who will also appear in the upcoming film.
Snow White was Disney’s first animated feature and remains beloved by fans. The live-action remake has been in the works since 2016, creating significant hype—and controversy. In October 2023, Disney made a major announcement about the film’s release date. However, to the disappointment of Snow White fans, the movie’s big-screen release has been delayed.
HollywoodLife has rounded up everything we know about the next Snow White, including the cast, release date, and more. Read on for the details.
Snow White‘s release date has been set to March 21, 2025, according to Variety. The movie was originally supposed to be released in theaters on March 22, 2024. Disney has not revealed when the movie will be available on Disney+, but it will likely be after the film’s theatrical run.
Disney first confirmed plans for the Snow White remake in 2016. After the casting of Rachel and Gal was officially announced, production began in March 2022. Filming briefly paused when a fire damaged the production set at Pinewood Studios in England. Gal confirmed in April 2022 that she had finished filming her scenes, which include musical numbers. Principal shooting wrapped up in July 2022, with additional shoots scheduled for June 2024.
Rachel Zegler is the actress playing Snow White in the live-action adaptation. She made her onscreen debut in Steven Spielberg‘s 2021 remake of West Side Story. She starred opposite Ansel Elgort and Ariana DeBose and won the Golden Globe for Best Actress — Motion Picture Comedy or Musical.
Rachel’s casting in Snow White was officially announced in June 2021. “Rachel’s extraordinary vocal abilities are just the beginning of her gifts,” director Marc Webb said in a statement. She also posted on Instagram, “Well… hello to a dream come true.” She later cut her hair into a short bob to play the Disney princess.
