‘Snow White’ stumbles at box office as ‘Alto Knights’ flops worldwide

Disney’s Snow White opens below expectations with $87.3M worldwide, while Robert De Niro’s Alto Knights bombs.

Hollywood’s box office woes continue as Disney’s live-action Snow White and Robert De Niro’s mob drama The Alto Knights underperform globally.

Disney’s Snow White, starring Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot, opened below expectations, earning $44.3 million internationally from 51 markets. Despite a $250 million budget, the film managed just $87.3 million globally, falling short of its projected $100 million debut. Key markets included the U.K. ($5.1M), Mexico ($4.1M), and France ($3M), while China delivered a weak $900,000. Whether Snow White can sustain momentum will determine its success, as Disney hopes it follows Mufasa: The Lion King ($716M) rather than the box office disappointment Dumbo ($353M).

Meanwhile, Robert De Niro’s The Alto Knights bombed overseas, earning just $1.8 million across eight markets, with no territory surpassing $500,000. Domestically, it fared no better, debuting at $3.2 million. The $45 million crime drama, featuring De Niro in dual roles, has been poorly received by both critics and audiences.

Adding to Hollywood’s struggles, Bong Joon Ho’s sci-fi film Mickey 17, despite crossing $100 million globally, is on track to lose up to $80 million.

With disappointing results from Captain America: Brave New World and others, industry analysts hope upcoming blockbusters like Warner Bros.' A Minecraft Movie and Marvel’s Thunderbolts will revive the 2025 box office.