Collider Celebrates Snow White Disaster as Zegler’s ‘Victory’

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When a Disney blockbuster worth $250 million fails to impress at the ticket counter, it’s certainly news-worthy. If such a film is entangled in controversy, faces audience backlash, and experiences a dramatic downturn in its second week, it becomes the main topic of discussion. However, if you’re Collider, apparently the Snow White box office performance is something to celebrate—because Rachel Zegler has achieved a fresh “career milestone.

This isn’t reporting. It’s damage control dressed up in clickbait.

A 66% Drop? “Let’s Talk About Her Cumulative Career Grosses Instead”

Collider’s recent piece aims to reframe Snow White’s underperformance storyline by drawing attention to a heartening figure instead: Halle Bailey’s films have amassed more than $700 million in global box office earnings collectively.

Umm….yay?

To set the record straight, it’s important to acknowledge that the numbers being thrown around don’t tell the whole story. The truth is, Snow White is struggling more than anyone anticipated – even after extensive PR efforts and star-studded campaigns to portray Zegler as a misjudged actress rather than an unpopular choice.

Here’s the key line from the article:

The earnings from Snow White at the cinema during its first fortnight have been strong enough for its main actress to surpass a fresh box office achievement…

Translation? Yes, the movie flopped—but look over here! Isn’t Rachel doing great?

No, she’s not!

The movie had a much lower opening than anticipated, plummeted 66% in its second weekend, and was outperformed by “A Working Man” – an independently produced Jason Statham film that didn’t rely on any franchise hype, lacked a billion-dollar intellectual property, and wasn’t backed by a massive public relations campaign.

Instead, Collider decides to discuss the total box office earnings from various movies, some of which Zegler doesn’t even star significantly in, rather than dwelling on the public dismissal of both her and the movie.

The Rachel Zegler Highlight Reel: A Closer Look

Rachel Zegler hasn’t had much box office success so far, as most of her movies have been significant financial disappointments. The only film that could be debated as profitable is Hunger Games: A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, which nonetheless earned significantly less than the original Hunger Games trilogy, considering the cost of movie tickets was higher back then.

Let’s break down the $700 million figure they’re so eager to flaunt:

  • The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes — $349M
  • Shazam! Fury of the Gods — $134M
  • West Side Story — $76M
  • Snow White — $143M (and fading fast)
  • Y2K — $3.7M
  • Spellbound — Netflix exclusive, no box office

In every movie by Zegler, the performance has either been lackluster or completely missed the mark. This is not up for discussion; it’s a clear-cut truth. However, according to Collider, this supposed underachievement constitutes a successful string of films.

Right….

The Hollywood media establishment is defending one of their colleagues – a politically engaged actress whose actions have made her a target, not for her skills as an artist, but for her conduct.

The Real Story Is Audience Rejection

Snow White initially projected earnings of $50M-$60M, but it fell short of that mark. In fact, it was surpassed in its second week by a movie that wasn’t even on anyone’s radar a month prior. Disney took notice of Halle Bailey’s public image and brought on a social media advisor to oversee her posts – this was after she encouraged many people across the country to “never know peace.

As a passionate moviegoer, I must say that it’s quite intriguing how Collider puts it: “Amongst her own six films, she’s the one who has brought in the second highest grossing earnings!

This is akin to boasting about scoring a goal when the final score was 6-1. It feels more like a consolation prize from a Hollywood movie.

This Is Narrative Maintenance, Not Journalism

Let’s be clear—this isn’t solely about Rachel Zegler; it’s more about how media outlets like Collider operate when it comes to studio access. Outfits such as Disney offer early previews, exclusives, and red carpet invitations, which are crucial for Collider. When a movie like Snow White experiences setbacks, these platforms don’t always tell the truth. Instead, they reshape the narrative.

The reason behind puff pieces minimizing fan criticism is because they choose to highlight achievements rather than negative aspects. This explains why headlines emphasize “milestones” and “career progress” while disregarding second-weekend box office numbers that would be detrimental for many other actors. Furthermore, articles like the one you’re reading often contain unnecessary details to evade discussing the obvious issues directly.

We See Through the Spin

A collider might attempt to manipulate the audience by downplaying Snow White as merely a stepping stone in Zegler’s rise to fame, but facts don’t deceive – neither do audiences. If people are opting for a subdued Statham action film instead of your widely advertised remake, the message is unmistakable: it’s loud and clear that they prefer something else.

We’ve grown weary of being treated with condescension. We’re fed up with intellectual sermons masquerading as amusement. Moreover, we’re exhausted by the notion that financial flops are triumphs in disguise.

Collider’s spin won’t change the facts.

1. Snow White didn’t succeed.

2. The reputation of Rachel Zegler has been tarnished.

3. No amount of publicity or hype can change the fact that they both failed.

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2025-04-01 17:55