Disney’s Snow White Reigns Supreme With $16 Million Opening, While Alto Knights Struggles
Disney’s latest live-action adaptation, Snow White, has taken the top spot at the box office with a solid $16 million opening across 4,200 theaters. Starring Rachel Zegler as the iconic princess and Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen, the musical fantasy is on track to surpass $45 million in its opening weekend. However, the film faces challenges ahead, including mixed critical reviews and a highly scrutinized marketing campaign that stirred online controversy.
Despite some backlash, early audience reception has been relatively positive, with Snow White earning a respectable “B+” CinemaScore. Disney will be hoping for strong legs in the coming weeks, especially since Mufasa: The Lion King proved that Disney adaptations can still perform well in theaters.
Alto Knights Struggles With a Dismal Opening
While Snow White is off to a promising start, Warner Bros. is facing another disappointment with The Alto Knights. The crime drama, starring Robert De Niro in dual roles, managed only $1.17 million from 2,651 theaters on its opening day. Despite a modest $45 million budget, the film appears to be struggling to attract audiences, marking another setback for Warner Bros. after the underwhelming launch of Mickey 17.
Critics have given Alto Knights lukewarm reviews, and audience feedback hasn’t been much better, earning it a “B” Cinema Score. With competition from more prominent titles, the film may not even break into the top five at the weekend box office.
The Box Office Landscape: Who’s Rising and Who’s Falling
Beyond the two main releases, the rest of the box office remains a mix of holdovers and smaller openings:
- Black Bag: Focus Features’ spy thriller holds second place but faces a significant 43% drop in its second weekend.
- Captain America: Brave New World: The Marvel sequel continues to climb, nearing a $190 million domestic total.
- Novocaine: Paramount’s slapstick action film saw a sharp 57% decline, adding just $3.8 million this weekend.
- Mickey 17: Warner Bros.’ sci-fi drama is still struggling, earning $1 million on Friday and barely reaching $40 million domestically.
Meanwhile, indie releases like the horror film Ash and Jonathan Majors’ long-delayed Magazine Dreams had quiet debuts, each pulling in around $330,000 on their first day.
What’s Next?
With SW leading the box office for now, the question remains whether it can sustain momentum or if audiences will move on quickly. Warner Bros. will be looking for redemption in two weeks with A Minecraft Movie, hoping to turn around their rough start to March.
Will Snow White Be Available on Netflix?
Disney’s live-action Snow White, starring Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot, has made a splash at the box office. But for those who prefer streaming, the big question is: Will Snow White be available on Netflix?
Unfortunately, the answer is no—at least not anytime soon. Since Snow White is a Disney movie, it will not be part of Netflix’s streaming catalog. Instead, it will follow Disney’s usual release strategy, which means it will land on Disney+ after its theatrical run.
Where Will Snow White Stream?
Since Snow White is a Disney production, it will be available for streaming exclusively on Disney+. Here’s what to expect:
- Theatrical Release – Snow White premiered in cinemas in 2025.
- Disney+ Release – Based on past Disney movie trends, Snow White is expected to arrive on Disney+ around 90 to 120 days after its theatrical debut.
- Digital and Blu-ray Release – Before hitting streaming, the film may be available for purchase on platforms like Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, and Google Play.
Will Snow White Ever Come to Netflix?
While it’s unlikely, Disney occasionally licenses older films to Netflix years after their initial release. However, this is rare for newer titles, especially major live-action remakes. If Snow White ever comes to Netflix, it will likely take years and depend on Disney’s licensing decisions.
If you’re looking for fairy tale adaptations on Netflix, you might enjoy:
- Mirror Mirror (2012) – A unique take on Snow White starring Lily Collins.
- Enchanted (Available in some regions) – A mix of fairy tale magic and real-world romance.
- The School for Good and Evil – A Netflix Original with fairy tale-inspired fantasy elements.
Stay tuned for more box office updates, reviews, and news on the latest Netflix plans in Australia!