Since Disney’s Snow White’s recent release, fans have been seeking an explanation for its ending. Starring Rachel Zegler as Snow White and Gal Gadot as the evil Queen, the live-action remake takes a different approach to the classic story. While it still includes the iconic poisoned apple and true love’s kiss, this new version gives Snow White more agency.

But what really happens to her and the evil Queen by the film’s end? Here’s the ending explained of Snow White.

Does Snow White become the queen in the remake’s ending?

In the live-action remake of Snow White, the princess takes a more empowered role in her own destiny. Unlike the original 1937 animated film, where Snow White’s story ends with her riding off with the Prince, this version sees her reclaiming her kingdom and becoming the queen.

After being woken up from the poisoned apple’s curse by Jonathan’s true love’s kiss, Snow White realizes she must take matters into her own hands. The revelation that her father has been dead for years fuels her revolt during the movie’s ending. Ultimately, she returns to her kingdom to face the Queen, no longer waiting for someone else to save her.

At the palace gates, Snow White stands against the Queen’s forces. However, her compassion sways them, and they let go of their weapons, choosing to support her instead. With the Queen’s defeat, Snow White assumes her rightful place as the kingdom’s ruler.

Does the evil Queen die in Snow White’s live-action remake?

It is not clear if the Queen dies in the end.

After her guards abandon her, the Queen retreats to her castle, where the Magic Mirror delivers a crushing blow: she will never possess the kindness that makes Snow White the “fairest in the land.” Enraged, the Queen smashes the mirror, unleashing a dark magic that pulls her into its shadowy dimension in Snow White’s ending. Now, it is not confirmed if she dies or just vanishes that might be a setup for a sequel.