Pakistan, March 28 -- Disney's live-action Snow White has taken the top spot at the North American box office, earning an estimated $87.3 million globally on its opening weekend.

Despite this, the film's earnings fell below expectations, especially for a production that reportedly cost over $270 million. While Snow White led in North America, its performance in China was underwhelming, earning less than $1 million in its first three days. Industry experts believe that the film's controversies and Hollywood's waning influence in Asia contributed to the disappointing figures.

On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a 44 percent critics' score, while audience reception is more favorable at 73 percent. Reviews remain divided, with some praising ...