Gal Gadot, the Israeli actress who played the Evil Queen in Disney's live-action remake of Snow White, attributed the film's poor box office performance partly to pressure on celebrities to speak out against Israel amid the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Gadot stated that the backlash following the events of October 7 and the broader anti-Israel sentiment affected the movie's reception. Disney invested over $240 million in the film, which ultimately resulted in a loss of $115 million. However, Gadot later clarified and walked back her comments, acknowledging that the film's failure was not solely due to anti-Israel pressure. The controversy surrounding her remarks sparked debate about the impact of geopolitical issues on Hollywood productions.