When Will 'Snow White' Be On Disney+? Film Now Available to Rent, Buy

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13-05-2025

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Disney's 2025 live-action adaptation of Snow White became available for digital purchase and rental on May 13, following a notably underwhelming theatrical run.
Despite its debut on platforms like Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV, the film's release on Disney+ has remained unannounced.
Released in theaters earlier this year, Snow White was met with tepid audience response and critical disappointment, making it one of Disney's least successful live-action remakes. With the studio opting for a staggered release approach, Disney has not yet revealed when subscribers can expect the film to hit its streaming platform.
The remake stars Rachel Zegler as Snow White and Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen. It reimagines the classic tale with modern themes of empowerment, following Snow White as she navigates exile and challenges royal tyranny, diverging from the original by minimizing the role of the prince and focusing on self-determination.
'Snow White's' Box Office Flop
The film's commercial performance fell far short of expectations. With a reported production budget of about $214 million, according to Forbes, Snow White brought in $204 million globally after six weekends in theaters, according to Screen Rant and Box Office Mojo. The film grossed $42.2 million during its opening weekend on March 21.
Just two of Disney's prior live-action remakes, 2020s Mulan and 2018's Christopher Robin, fell short of the $200 million benchmark. But according to Screen Rant, both films had notable reasons for falling short of that number. Executives chalk up Mulan's earnings to the pandemic and the outlet reported that Christopher Robin was considerably less expensive to make.
Snow White ultimately did not recoup its substantial production costs in theaters, marking it as a box office failure.
The film's financial performance may have been due to negative audience reception, controversy over its creative changes, and poor critical reviews. The film holds a 28 percent critic score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Rachel Zegler arrives at Walt Disney Studios' "Snow White" World Premiere held at the El Capitan in Hollywood, California, on Saturday, March 15, 2025.
Rachel Zegler arrives at Walt Disney Studios' "Snow White" World Premiere held at the El Capitan in Hollywood, California, on Saturday, March 15, 2025.
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When is 'Snow White' Coming to Disney+?
As of May 13, Disney has not confirmed when Snow White will be available on its streaming platform. However, based on typical release patterns, the film is expected to hit the streaming platform about four to six months after it's opening weekend in theaters, according to Decider. Following this timeline, Snow White could hit Disney+ by the end of June.
How to Rent or Buy 'Snow White'
As of May 13, Snow White is available to rent or purchase on several digital platforms, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Vudu. The film costs $29.99 to purchase and $24.99 to rent for 48 hours.
What Happens Next
With no formal announcement from Disney as of mid-May, fans and analysts will be watching closely for news on the Disney+ release date.
Until then, Snow White remains available only via premium digital platforms for those willing to purchase or rent. Disney's next moves may offer broader implications for how it handles underperforming theatrical releases going forward.