It’s been a winding street riddled with controversies and viral moments that basically put the sentiment of “all press is sweet press” to the take a look at, however Disney’s live-action remake of Snow White is lastly out this weekend. Starring West Facet Story’s Rachel Zegler and Marvel Lady’s Gal Gadot, Snow White (2025) is a modernized retelling of the 1937 animated traditional, and whereas the movie has obtained lots of flack for straying from the trail of Snow White’s story, it’s not the primary live-action adaptation to take action.
Disney’s 1937 animated traditional, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, is predicated on the 1812 German fairy story by the Brothers Grimm. Since Walt Disney first brought the story to life onscreen — marking the primary full function to make use of cel animation and the primary animated function movie ever made within the U.S. — there have been many retellings of the story. Right here’s a breakdown of all of the live-action Snow White theatrical releases (as a result of if we dove into As soon as Upon a Time or that spooky Sigourney Weaver Showtime film we’d be right here all day).
When does Snow White (2025) come out?
Snow White hits theaters Friday, Mar. 21, 2025.
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When will the brand new Snow White film be on Disney+?
Snow White (2025) may have a theatrical launch earlier than it will definitely lands on Disney+. At present, there is no such thing as a confirmed streaming launch date for the brand new Snow White.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)
The Snow White that began all of it — and the very first Disney princess! Based mostly on the 1812 German fairy story by the Brothers Grimm, this 1937 animated movie is taken into account the “traditional” on this checklist — although the celebs of Snow White (2025) will not be its greatest followers. Adriana Caselotti voices Snow White, Lucille La Verne is the Queen/Witch.
You’ll be able to catch the unique Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs on Disney+.
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Snow White and the Three Stooges (1961)
The story of Snow White, however make it a slapstick comedy! This 1961 adaptation of the Disney traditional sees the titular princess despatched away to the forest searching for the seven dwarfs, solely to search out that Moe, Larry and Curly are house-sitting for them. Olympic determine skater Carol Heiss stars as Snow White on this model.
You’ll be able to hire or purchase Snow White and the Three Stooges on Amazon and different VOD platforms.
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Sydney White (2007)
Amanda Bynes stars as Sydney White on this 2007 Snow White adaptation. Sydney heads off to varsity with massive desires of becoming a member of her late mom’s sorority, however clashes with the Queen of Kappa. Alongside the best way she catches the attention of Tyler Prince and finds herself residing with a gaggle of seven geeky guys.
You’ll be able to hire or purchase this extraordinarily 2000s comedy on Amazon and different VOD platforms.
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Mirror Mirror (2012)
Julia Roberts and Lily Collins star within the comedic re-imagining of the Brothers Grimm fairy story the place Snow White leads a bunch of bandits in a rebel in opposition to the tyrannical Evil Queen. Armie Hammer performs Prince Charming, and Nathan Lane performs the Queen’s henchman. And to not spoil something however the entire story ends with a musical number that individuals are nonetheless speaking about right this moment.
Mirror Mirror is at present out there to stream on Starz.
Stream on Starz
Snow White and the Huntsman (2012)
Charlize Theron performs a very chilling Evil Queen/Sorceress on this 2012 reimagining of Snow White, directed by Rupert Sanders, with Kristen Stewart moving into the position of the titular character. Snow White and the Huntsman sees the princess hunted by a contracted murderer — the Huntsman (performed by Chris Hemsworth) — earlier than the pair resolve to hitch forces in opposition to the Queen.
You’ll be able to hire or purchase this darkish and gritty model of Snow White on Amazon and different VOD platforms.
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The Huntsman: Winter’s Battle (2016)
Each a prequel and sequel to Snow White and the Huntsman, The Huntsman: Winter’s Battle follows occasions previous and continuing what Snow White will get as much as within the first movie. Chris Hemsworth, Charlize Theron, Nick Frost and Sam Claflin all return for the second film on this twisted franchise, joined by Emily Blunt and Jessica Chastain. Sadly, Snow White herself (Kristen Stewart) sits this one out, nevertheless it nonetheless takes place in the identical universe, and is value a watch if you happen to’re a franchise completist.
You’ll be able to stream The Huntsman: Winter’s Battle on Max.
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Snow White (2025)
Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot star as Snow White and the Evil Queen on this beleaguered live-action remake of the 1937 authentic. Whereas each stars and all of the CGI dwarfs have obtained their fair proportion of criticism, early opinions of the movie are fairly constructive.
Tickets to see Snow White in theaters can be found now.
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Bonus: Extra animated Snow White variations!
There have not simply been live-action retellings of Snow White’s story, the princess has additionally been reimagined in her animated type just a few occasions.
Charming (2018)
That includes a star-studded vocal solid together with Demi Lovato, Wilmer Valderrama, Sia, Ashley Tisdale, G.E.M. and Avril Lavigne, this oft-overlooked 2018 animated movie follows a cursed prince charming and his three fiancees: Cinderella, Sleeping Magnificence and, you guessed it, Snow White. It’s completely nothing like the unique animated Snow White, however followers of the Disney princess could take pleasure in Charming, nonetheless.
You’ll be able to stream Charming on Netflix.
Stream on Netflix
Purple Footwear and the Seven Dwarfs (2019)
This 2019 English-language South Korean animated movie primarily based on the unique Brothers Grimm fairytale follows seven princes who’ve been cursed by a witch to seem as inexperienced dwarfs till they obtain a kiss from “essentially the most lovely girl on the earth.” This story’s Snow White is an chubby princess who finds a pair of magical purple sneakers that alter her look, making her look thinner and extra conventionally lovely. Whereas carrying the sneakers, Snow befriends the seven crushed dwarfs, however fears they gained’t admire her true type. Chloë Grace Moretz voices Snow, and Sam Claflin performs Merlin, one of many seven princes.
You’ll be able to watch Purple Footwear and the Seven Dwarfs free on Tubi.