By Editor
Steered by visionary director Greta Gerwig, ‘Barbie’, has achieved a remarkable feat by crossing the huge $1 billion milestone at the worldwide box office. This accomplishment marks the second film of the year to reach this height, solidifying its position as a major success story. Notably, ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ also joined the billion-dollar club in April after a span of four weeks.
The achievement of ‘Barbie’ takes Greta Gerwig into an exclusive group, making her the 29th director overall and the first female director to attain this extraordinary box office triumph
In its third week of screening, this fantasy-comedy, starring the dynamic duo Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, has generated an impressive $459 million in domestic theaters encompassing the United States and Canada. More to it, it has garnered a substantial $572 million from international audiences, contributing to a grand total of $1.0315 billion in global earnings as reported by Warner Bros. Pictures. The latest weekend figures from Comscore data reveal a $127 million worldwide box office draw, with $53 million in domestic revenue and an additional $74 million from international screenings.
The success of ‘Barbie’ holds significant importance for the advancement of women in the Hollywood landscape and opens the door for other aspiring women filmmakers. Greta Gerwig becomes the fifth woman ever to direct a movie that has crossed the $1 billion threshold worldwide. Notably, she also claims the honour of being the first female director to achieve this feat with a live-action comedy.
About ‘Barbie’:
Released in 2023, ‘Barbie’ brings to life the iconic Mattel doll on the big screen under the adept direction of Greta Gerwig, renowned for her work in ‘Little Women’. The film features a stellar ensemble cast led by Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Simu Liu, America Ferrera, and Will Ferrell, among others. The storyline follows the captivating journey of Barbie (played by Margot Robbie) and Ken (portrayed by Ryan Gosling) as they embark on a quest of self-discovery prompted by an existential crisis.
Note: Box office numbers are based on estimates and various sources
