Disney Ditches Snow White's ‘Someday My Prince Will Come’ For A Girlboss Remix Instead
In a move that has thoroughly annoyed fans, Disney’s upcoming live-action remake of "Snow White" has reportedly ditched the iconic song "Someday My Prince Will Come" in favor of a new track that many are calling a “girlboss anthem.”
The decision is likely part of a broader effort to “modernize” the classic story—something lead actress Rachel Zegler has been yapping about from the start.
She made waves early on when she openly criticized the original film, calling it “weird” and mocking Snow White’s love story as outdated. She also proudly declared that this new version would have no romance and no Prince Charming because, in her words, “She’s not going to be saved by the prince, and she’s not dreaming about true love.”
Well, she got her wish. Out goes "Someday My Prince Will Come," a song so legendary that jazz greats like Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock have covered it, and in comes the very generic "Waiting on a Wish"—a song designed to showcase Snow White as the strong, independent woman she supposed to be from the start.
Here are some of the lyrics: "So will she rise or bow her head? Will she lead or just be led? Is she the girl she always said she'd be?...Start speaking with a fearless heart. Someone who just might be brave. Someone no one needs to save."
This move is yet another example of Hollywood’s obsession with “reimagining” beloved stories by stripping them of traditional themes like romance, femininity, and—let’s just be real—fun. While classic Disney movies have remained popular for generations because their stories resonate and inspire, modern remakes keep pushing political ideology over storytelling.
Because apparently, audiences flock to Snow White not for its romance, wonder, or beautiful animation, but for a lecture on female empowerment.
Even more baffling? The whole “girlboss” era has been dead for a while now. Audiences aren’t clamoring for female leads who scoff at love, nor do they want princesses who trade in their ballgowns for CEO power suits.
So, was it really necessary to erase a song that has lasted for nearly a century just to force in a girl-power moment? Or is Disney just desperately trying to stay relevant in all the wrong ways? Judging by the backlash, it seems fans already have their answer.
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