Disney's live-action Snow White has recently become one of the company's most divisive movies of all time, and unfortunately, this wouldn't have happened if the movie had stuck with its original premise. Released in March 2025, Snow White is a live-action reimagining of the 1937 classic, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Aside from earning lukewarm reviews, the movie was panned for its casting choices, its use of CGI, and the tension surrounding actors' differing political views. Ultimately, Snow White has become a big deal for Disney, and not in a good way.

The big question that remains after Disney's Snow White scandal is how this all could have been avoided. A portion of the blame has to rest on Disney itself. Though the company isn't able to control its actors and their beliefs, there could have been more consideration when putting certain performers in certain roles. For example, Gal Gadot has faced notable criticism for her acting as the Evil Queen. Furthermore, Disney could have cast real actors with dwarfism to play the seven dwarves rather than using CGI. However, one big change might have saved Snow White completely.

Disney could have avoided its Snow White debacle by sticking with the movie's original premise, which wasn't centered on Snow White at all. Before Disney announced its plans to develop a live-action Snow White, the company had revealed that it would be making a live-action Snow White spinoff centered on the princess's sister, Rose Red. This character existed in the original Grimm Brothers fairytale, but was cut out of Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. In the story, Snow White and Rose Red showed kindness to their peers, which allowed them to break a years-long curse.