Gal Gadot sparks sequel rumors as ‘Snow White’ controversy rages

Disneylive action “Snow White” The remake may have stumbled at the box office and sparked months of controversy, but Gal Gadot is not yet ready to close the book. Despite the backlash surrounding the film’s “woke” reimagining of the classic fairy tale, behind-the-scenes tensions between the cast, and fierce debates over its updated themes, the Evil Queen herself is already fueling speculation about sequels. Now, Gal Gadot is making it clear that she would happily return to the franchise, even as the internet continues to dissect the film’s rocky rollout.

The 40-year-old actress, who played the Evil Queen opposite Rachel Zegler earlier this year, revealed that she would happily return to the franchise if Disney greenlit another chapter. “I would love to do that. Yes. Say it [Disney CEO] Bob [Iger]. Bob, I’m going to do it,” she told Us Weekly while attending the Women’s Guild Cedars-Sinai Winterlude Gala, where she received the Hollywood Icon Award.

His comments immediately sparked speculation about the sequel, which is a surprising turn for a film that was overshadowed by political backlash, casting drama and social media storms well before its theatrical release.

The live-action remake, directed by Marc Webb, has been plagued by months of headlines criticizing everything from casting choices to perceived “politically correct” rewrites of the 1937 classic. During the press tour, rumors swirled of tensions between Gadot and Zegler, allegedly related to divergent views on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with fans noting that Zegler had recently unfollowed Gadot on Instagram.

Peter Dinklage fueled the ongoing backlash when he criticized Disney for remaking what he called a “backward story about seven dwarves living together in a cave.”

The growing controversy eventually forced Disney to scale back its promotion. A planned premiere in London was canceled entirely, with insiders citing concerns about an anticipated “anti-woke backlash.” Press availability for Zegler was also very limited.

In August, Gadot made headlines after suggesting that anti-Israel sentiment played a role in the film’s underperformance. After negative reactions, she returned to the interpretation of her comments.

On Instagram, she said she responded from an “emotional place,” explaining that criticism of her role felt personal to her. She clarified that multiple factors contribute to a film’s reception, writing: “Of course, the film did not fail solely because of outside pressures. She added that success is “never guaranteed,” emphasizing that she shares a point of view and does not assign blame.

While Gal Gadot is now openly expressing her excitement about returning for a “Snow White” sequel, her co-star Rachel Zegler has taken a very different approach to the film’s turbulent aftermath. In June, Zegler addressed the avalanche of criticism for the first time since the remake exploded at the box office, revealing the very real toll the backlash took on his mental health.

Speaking to iD magazine, the 24-year-old said therapy and anti-anxiety medication became essential tools as she navigated the scrutiny surrounding both the film and her performance. Her psychiatrist, she shared, reminded her that what she was enduring “is not normal,” a realization that helped her reframe the overwhelming pressure. The drugs, she said, were “a real game changer.” “I just wasn’t functioning,” Zegler admitted. “And I wanted to operate in a way that would give me confidence in how I moved in the world.”

Despite the backlash, Zegler told iD she was committed to choosing optimism. “Happiness is absolutely a choice,” she said. “And every day I wake up and think how lucky I am to live the life that I live.”