The movie world is buzzing with the release of "Snow White. "  It raked in $16 million on its first day.  This is a big deal because it shows that people are still interested in seeing big-budget movies.  The film, starring Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot, is expected to make around $45 million over the opening weekend.  This would make it the second-biggest debut of the year, right behind another Disney hit, "Captain America: Brave New World. "

        The big question is whether "Snow White" can keep up the momentum.  With a production budget of over $250 million, it has a lot to prove.  Other Disney movies have shown that it's possible to turn things around.  For example, "Mufasa: The Lion King" had a slow start but ended up making over $700 million worldwide.  On the other hand, "Dumbo" didn't do as well, despite having a lower budget.

        Reviews for "Snow White" have been mixed.  Critics haven't been kind, but audiences seem to like it.  This could be a good sign for the movie's future.  It's also worth noting that "Snow White" has become a bit of a cultural phenomenon, with people talking about it online.  This could help it stay in the spotlight for a while.

        Meanwhile, Warner Bros. is hoping to turn things around with "The Alto Knights. "  This crime drama stars Robert De Niro and has a more modest budget of $45 million.  However, it didn't make a big splash on its opening day, bringing in only $1. 17 million.  This is a tough break for Warner Bros. , which has had a few flops recently.  The studio is hoping to bounce back with the upcoming "A Minecraft Movie. "

        The rest of the weekend's lineup is a mix of old and new.  "Black Bag, " a spy thriller, is expected to take the second spot, but it's not looking like it will have the staying power that Universal was hoping for.  "Captain America: Brave New World" is still going strong, while "Novocaine" and "Mickey 17" are struggling to keep up.

        Two more movies are hitting theaters this weekend.  "Ash, " an alien-planet horror film, and "Magazine Dreams, " a drama about bodybuilding.  Both have modest opening day earnings, but they could find their audiences in the coming weeks.  The movie world is always full of surprises, and it will be interesting to see how these films fare.

The Big Showdown:Snow White vs. The Alto Knights

Actions