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The woes of Snow White stand in stark contrast to the performances of previous Disney remakes. The Little Mermaid, despite being criticized for its own shortcomings, opened with nearly $96 million, while Cinderella earned $67 million in 2015—a figure that, when adjusted for inflation, translates to an even higher take today. The stark difference in performance underscores the mounting issue Disney faces with its current iteration of family-friendly films.