In particular, the Walt Disney Studios has been criticized for including stereotypical portrayal of non-white characters, sexism, and alleged plagiarism. Several of Disney's business ventures, which include television networks, theme parks, and product lines, have also sparked controversy amongst groups of consumers and media outlets. [1]

Mar 17, 2021 · From a boycott by Southern Baptists, to a Pixar executive caught up in a sexual harassment scandal, to upset over Splash Mountain’s promotion of racist stereotypes, read on to learn about 27 Disney controversies that have done some damage to the company’s squeaky-clean veneer — and find out if Disney stock is still a good buy today.

Mar 28, 2025 · Disney also softened messages that appeared before showings of movies like “Dumbo” and “Peter Pan,” Axios said. Instead of warnings that the films include “negative depictions and/or mistreatment of peoples or culture,” the messages changed to “this program is presented as originally created and may contain stereotypes or negative depictions.”

Nov 13, 2024 · Disney took a strong stance against Florida’s “Parental Rights in Education” bill, colloquially referred to by critics as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. Disney’s decision to voice opposition attracted significant attention, as it marked one of the company’s most direct political moves.

Mar 20, 2025 · The dwarfs. The casting. The politics of the lead actress. And that wig! Is Disney’s live-action remake of the classic film doomed by culture war skirmishes? Rachel Zegler as Snow White.Credit ...

Mar 14, 2025 · Disney's upcoming live-action 'Snow White' has been plagued by backlash even before its release. Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot star in the film, in theaters March 21.

Aug 23, 2023 · Disney’s reputational rankings have been tumbling for years. Impression’s Alex Kadukova analyses why, with a close look at recent controversies.

The drama and controversies culminating in the poor box-office opening of Walt Disney Studios’ live-action "Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs" is just one of several difficult moments that the ...

Mar 21, 2025 · Disney's live-action remake of 'Snow White' has proven shockingly contentious. Here’s a complete timeline of the film's many controversies, including the casting backlash, CGI dwarfs, and more.

Mar 20, 2025 · “Snow White” has one of the worst Rotten Tomatoes scores for a Disney live-action remake, earning just a 47% critics score from 101 reviews.