Disney+ has announced that it will add to its catalog this June one of its biggest bets of the year: the live action de Snow White. The platform thus adds an updated version with real actors of the classic that marked generations, offering its subscribers a film that, after its run in theaters, can now be enjoyed in streaming from home.
The premiere of Snow White on Disney+
Specifically, it will be on June 11 when the platform officially launches the new Snow White in digital formatThe film, starring Rachel Zegler as Snow White and Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen and directed by Marc Webb, is thus seeking a second chance to capture audiences' attention after a more modest box office run than Disney had hoped.
And its passage through the big screen left a collection of 205 million dollars internationally, a figure that remained considerably below the budget invested in its production. The mouse company's hope therefore rests on its streaming model, hoping to transform this title, which has had less impressive box office results, into an "on-demand phenomenon," where consumption is better adapted to its viewers' habits.
It is worth remembering, however, that The film is now available for purchase and rental on digital platforms. before landing on Disney+, which allowed audiences to access it through various channels. Now, with its premiere on the streaming platform, the film is expected to take a stronger step forward in viewership and regain some of its initial interest.
The cast and crew of the new Snow White
As we pointed out, the recent adaptation of Snow White It features a cast headed by Rachel Zegler, an actress who has gained international recognition thanks to her recent works, and Gal Gadot, known among the general public for important roles in the superhero genre. The film is directed by Marc Webb, responsible for other notable films in Hollywood, who has sought with this proposal to give a contemporary turn to the animated classic.
The premiere wasn't without controversy. Many fans were against the casting of Zagler as the lead character, while others were up in arms over the way the legendary dwarfs were portrayed in the live-action version.
New releases on Disney+ in June 2025
The launch of Snow White coincides with the arrival of other highly anticipated productions. During the same month, Disney+ will delight us on June 26 with the fourth season of the brilliant series The Bear as well as with the animated film Predator: Hunter of Killers, which arrives in just two days, on June 6).
The platform also adds the film to its offering A Completely Unknown, The Bob Dylan biopic starring Oscar nominee Timothée Chalamet and directed by fellow Oscar nominee James Mangold. You can watch it on the platform on June 18.
On the whole, June is shaping up to be a month packed with varied content. on Disney+, with the premiere of Snow White as one of the big draws. We'll see if, despite its modest run in theaters, it can find the streaming support it needs to consolidate its success.