Gal Gadot recently stated that the pressure on celebrities to speak out against Israel was a major factor in the disappointing box office performance of Disney’s live-action Snow White. The actress appeared on an Israeli celebrity interview program, where she discussed her experience working on the film alongside Rachel Zegler.
Gadot expressed her enjoyment of filming the movie and working with Zegler, but revealed that she was disappointed by the film’s poor reception at the box office. She attributed this to the pressure to speak out against Israel, stating that “greatly affected” the movie’s success.
The controversy surrounding Snow White arose from the producer, Marc Platt, reportedly disapproving of Zegler’s vocal support for Palestine and Gaza. However, humanitarian groups and experts have consistently reported that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians.
In light of this, Disney faced an estimated $115 million loss on the film’s production. Gadot emphasized that she can provide context about the situation, but ultimately, it was up to audiences to decide.
The incident highlights concerns about censorship and the impact of public opinion on artistic expression in Hollywood. Critics have argued that labeling Snow White’s poor performance as anti-Semitic is inaccurate and unfair, especially given Disney’s track record of releasing highly successful films with similar themes.
Source: https://deadline.com/2025/08/gal-gadot-snow-white-box-office-flop-israel-palestine-1236490189