Disney's remake of Snow White topped the North American box office this weekend with an estimated take of $43 million, but faces stiff winds – and some horrendous reviews – to make up for its huge production costs, reported AFP. The new live-action version starring Rachel Zegler, which comes 90 years after the original blockbuster, has faced a series of woes – from the COVID-19 pandemic to criticism of its use of CGI, not real actors, to portray the seven dwarves.

The film's budget topped out at an estimated $250 million and it has become "one of the most troubled projects in Disney's 102-year history," according to The New York Times. Some reviews have been scathing – the Guardian called it "toe-curlingly terrible" – while others were a bit kinder, with The Washington Post calling it "surprisingly entertaining" and audiences giving generally positive feedback.

Spy thriller Black Bag, starring Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett, ticked up a notch from last weekend to second place, earning $4.4 million. In third place, also up one spot from last weekend, was Marvel and Disney's Captain America: Brave New World, at $4.1 million. Anthony Mackie and Harrison Ford star in the latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.