Disney's Snow White embroiled in more woke controversy as film slapped with bizarre trigger warning over TREES

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Olivia Gantzer

By Olivia Gantzer


Published: 19/03/2025

- 09:10

The remake of the classic tale has been plagued by debates over its so-called progressive themes

Disney's controversial adaptation of Snow White has been slapped with warnings ahead of its release, including one for "ominous trees".

The film, set to hit cinemas later this month and starring Rachel Zegler as the titular character, has been the subject of significant backlash for various reasons.


The re-imagining of the 1937 classic has already been blasted for its decision not to include "the seven dwarves" in its title and has also been met with a string of other complaints from both sides of the "woke" debate.

Now, bizarre warnings have been provided to viewers over some elements of the film.

Snow White star Rachel ZeglerSnow White star Rachel Zegler has divided opinions with her political takes PA

The British Board of Film Classification notes "ominous trees" as a warning, and also points out that "a character threatens to shove something up another’s backside during a comic exchange," The Sun reports.

Viewers are also informed how the film features a woman being "deliberately poisoned".

Additionally, it's stated that "characters drink briefly" during the movie.

Disney remakes normally see a celebratory red carpet premiere in London, but the capital didn't enjoy such an event for Snow White, with the decision made to swerve any potential "anti-woke" reaction.

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Disney also decided to scale back the Hollywood premiere of the remake, with the March 15 event seeing significantly limited media access.

Zegler, 23, has previously been deemed "a waking PR disaster for Disney" following comments she has made about her role in the film.

During a 2022 interview, the actress labelled the film as "dated," describing Prince Charming as "a guy who literally stalks [Snow White]", going on to deem the story "weird".

Her casting in the role has also sparked some criticisms following Disney's recent commitment to cultural accuracy.

Zegler is half-Columbian and half-Polish, while the character of Snow White is German, which has led some to question the casting choice.

In response to the trailer, the use of CGI displayed in the advert also led to complaints, with some commenting it seemed overdone.

Political tensions have also taken the spotlight in the run-up to the film.

Zegler has promoted "free Palestine" on social media, including a post after the first Snow White trailer was released online.

Rachel Zegler as Snow WhiteSnow White is set to hit cinemas later this monthDisney

On the other side of the spectrum, Gal Gadot, who plays the Evil Queen, has become an outspoken supporter of Israel.

The actress is Israeli and served two years in the Israel Defense Forces.

It comes as one of the latest examples of the Disney brand being blasted for what some argue is a "woke" focus in its newer releases.