Gal Gadot Discusses Industry Tensions and Box Office Performance
Gal Gadot told Israeli viewers she believes industry tensions surrounding the Israel-Palestine conflict played a role in the underwhelming box office performance of Disney’s live-action Snow White.
Comments on Hollywood's Pressure and Audience Reception
Speaking on the Israeli talk show The A Talks — a program where interviewers are on the autism spectrum — Gadot said Hollywood exerts pressure on public figures to condemn Israel, and that dynamic affected the film’s commercial reception.
She added that she routinely seeks to explain the situation in Israel and provide context, but ultimately audiences draw their own conclusions. Gadot said she was disappointed that the controversy had such a noticeable impact on ticket sales, noting, “You win some, you lose some.”
Details About the Film and Critical Reception
The film stars Rachel Zegler as Snow White, with Andrew Burnap as the Prince Charming analogue Jonathan, Patrick Page voicing the Magic Mirror, and Ansu Kabia as the Huntsman.
Despite its lackluster box office returns, some critics praised the movie. Variety crit...