Walt Disney Studios has joined in the release date pushback from the SAG-AFTRA strike, and delayed its upcoming live-action adaptation ofSnow Whitea full year to 2025. However, the studio has provided a preview of what fans might expect when the film finally does come out, as Disney has unveiled a first look at the film,starringRachel Zegleras the titular Disney princess.
The image depicts Zegler in the iconic dress of Snow White, surrounded by the film’s notable Seven Dwarves. The dwarves themselves will be CGI creations, as can be seen in the image. As of now, only casting for one of them has been revealed: Grumpy, who will be voiced byMartin Klebba.The first look shows Snow White in what is likely her home in the woods. Other cast members in the film includeGal Gadotas the Evil Queen andAnsu Kabiaas the Huntsman.Andrew Burnapwill also be portraying a new character called Jonathan.
While the original 1937Snow White and the Seven Dwarves— the first full-length animated film — focused heavily on the dynamic between Snow White and the prince, Zegler has said that this new adaptation will not follow this formula. Rather, Zegler previously toldExtrathat this new film would have “a different approach to what I’m sure a lot of people will assume is a love story.” The creative team behind the film have similarly promised thatSnow Whitewill be updated to modern times.
Snow Whiteis Another Casualty of the SAG-AFTRA Strike
Snow Whiteis the latest in a long line of films to be delayed as a result of the ongoing actor’s strike, as Hollywood players continue to pine for fairer working conditions amid studio pushback. Disney also announced that itsanimated filmEliofrom its subsidiary Pixar has also been delayed a full year, and will now premiere in June 2025. Warner Bros., Paramount, and Sony have all similarly delayed their tentpoles by months, withMission Impossible 8andKraven the Hunteramong the casualties.
Snow Whiteis directed byMarc Webb,who is helming the film from a screenplay byGreta GerwigandErin Cressida Wilson.It is produced byRussell AllenandMarc Plattfor his Marc Platt Productions banner and Walt Disney Pictures.
Snow Whiteisnow slated to be releasedin the United States on July 16, 2025.
