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UK Filings Show Disney’s ‘Snow White’ Cost $336.5 Million, Pointing to About a $170 Million Theatrical Shortfall

UK tax-credit records revealed full production costs, enabling the loss estimate but not the broader profit picture.

Overview

  • Hidden Heart Productions’ UK accounts list $336.5 million in production spending and a $64.9 million reimbursement, leaving $271.6 million in net costs.
  • Snow White grossed $205.7 million worldwide after a $87.3 million opening, with Disney’s estimated share about $102.9 million using standard exhibitor splits.
  • The apparent theatrical loss totals $168.7 million, based on Forbes’ calculation, though marketing expenses and ancillary revenues are not included in FPC filings.
  • Costs swelled after a Pinewood Studios set fire and extensive reshoots, while pre-release backlash and heavy trailer dislikes signaled weak audience sentiment.
  • Disney’s broader 2025 slate delivered offsets, including Lilo & Stitch surpassing $1 billion and Zootopia 2 becoming the studio’s top-grossing animated title.