By Editor
Despite being in theaters for more than a month, Greta Gerwig’s film “Barbie,” starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, continues to dominate the box office. This live-action adaptation of the iconic Mattel toy brand keeps breaking records and achieving new milestones.
“Barbie” stands out as the first live-action adaptation in a sea of computer-animated films and specials. Margot Robbie takes on the role of Barbie, and Ryan Gosling portrays Ken, guiding audiences on a self-discovery journey amidst an existential crisis.
According to the latest report from Variety, “Barbie” has amassed an impressive $1.36 billion in global box office revenue, surpassing Universal and Illumination’s animated hit, “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” which grossed $1.35 billion worldwide. This achievement makes “Barbie” the highest-grossing global film of the year.
Notably, Greta Gerwig’s fantasy drama has secured $600 million in North America alone. In early August, it surpassed “Mario” ($574 million) to become the top-grossing release of 2023 in the domestic box office. On the international front, the film has raked in a remarkable $760 million to date.
“Barbie” has been a remarkable success story since its July release. It made a stunning debut with $162 million, claiming the title of the best debut of the year. This Margot Robbie-led film held the No. 1 spot at the box office for an impressive four consecutive weekends. Eventually, it achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the highest-grossing movie ever directed solely by a woman. Currently, it proudly ranks as the 14th highest-grossing domestic release and the 15th highest-grossing global release in cinematic history.
In its latest triumph, “Barbie” has soared to become Warner Bros.’ highest-grossing worldwide release of all time, surpassing the previous record holder, 2011’s “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2,” which grossed $1.34 billion (not adjusted for inflation). Furthermore, “Barbie” had already established itself as Warner Bros.’ biggest domestic title in a century, surpassing Christopher Nolan’s superhero epic, “The Dark Knight,” which had a domestic gross of $536 million.
Greta Gerwig, the acclaimed director with Oscar nominations for “Lady Bird” and “Little Women,” co-wrote the screenplay for “Barbie” alongside her partner Noah Baumbach. In addition to Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, the film features America Ferrera, Issa Rae, Will Ferrell, Kate McKinnon, Simu Liu, and Michael Cera.
