A new image fromSnow Whitehighlights the live-action version of an iconic villain. The 2025 Disney movie is a live-action remake of 1937’sSnow White and the Seven Dwarfs, which was the first feature length animated movie from the United States and became the first of many animated movie musicals produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios. Thelive-actionSnow White, which was directed by Marc Webb, stars Rachel Zegler in the title role opposite Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen whose highest concern is being the fairest of them all, which forces Zegler’s character into hiding.
USA Todayhas now shareda new first-look image fromSnow Whiteas part of a preview of upcoming 2025 movies. It shows the Evil Queen holding Snow White’s hands while the pair are standing at the bottom of a staircase in the palace. Although the gesture could be familial, there is a cold imperiousness to the way Gadot towers over Zegler and her character has her hands held out for Snow White to grip them, forcing her to be the one to make the connection. Check out the full-size image below:
What This Means For Snow White
The Evil Queen And Snow White Will Come Face To Face
This new image from the upcoming Disney movie not only emphasizes how menacing Gal Gadot’s Evil Queen will be, it offers more insight into how important she will be as a part of the overallSnow Whitecast. In the original movie, the Evil Queen is an important presence, but she rarely interacts directly with Snow White. Instead,the iconic villain usually acts through other characters, including spying on her via the Magic Mirror and hiring the Huntsman to murder her.
In 2025’sSnow White, the Huntsman is played byBack to BlackandThe Sandmanactor Ansu Kabia.
The Evil Queen’s primary interaction with Snow White in the original movie comes when she takes on the form of a hag who offers the title character a poison apple. However, theSnow Whitetrailerhas already revealed severaladded scenes where the two leads face off in person while the queen is still in her usual form. This image showcases another such moment, highlighting the fact that the two characters will come face to face much more often in live-action.
Our Take On The New Snow White Image
The Expanded Evil Queen Role Is One Of Many Changes
While this image highlights just one change thatSnow Whitewill be making to the original movie, it is one of many ways the upcoming remake will expand the 1937 fairy tale adaptation. Another key addition that the new movie is making is increasing the number of songs on the musical’s soundtrack. On top of having the cast perform the original movie’s iconic songs including “Heigh-Ho” and “Whistle While You Work,“Dear Evan Hansensongwriting duo Pasek and Paul have penned new musical numbers such as “Waiting on a Wish.”
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A live-action adaptation of the classic fairy tale. The film follows Snow White as she escapes into the forest and seeks refuge with seven dwarfs to elude her jealous stepmother, the wicked Queen, who is threatened by Snow White’s surpassing beauty.
