Greta Gerwig’s Barbie Movie Becomes Warner Bros.’ Top-Grossing Film in History
Greta Gerwig’s highly anticipated Barbie movie has made headlines once again as it surpasses Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part 2 as the highest-grossing film in Warner Bros. history at the worldwide box office. This impressive feat comes with the caveat that the numbers have not been adjusted for inflation.
The Barbie movie has raked in an astonishing $592.8 million domestically and an additional $745.5 million internationally, bringing its total global gross to an impressive $1.34 billion. With the domestic earnings just slightly below $600 million, the movie is expected to soon join the exclusive list of films that have surpassed the $600 million mark in the United States.
What makes Barbie’s success even more remarkable is that it has broken several records along the way. Not only is it now the biggest Warner Bros. movie ever in North America, surpassing Christopher Nolan’s acclaimed film The Dark Knight, but it has also surpassed The Super Mario Bros. Movie to claim the title of the top-grossing film of 2023 in North America.
The film’s success is credited to its star-studded cast, which includes Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, and America Ferrera. The talented actors, along with co-writer Noah Baumbach and producers David Heyman and Tom Ackerley, have undoubtedly played a vital role in captivating audiences worldwide.
Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group co-CEOs Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy expressed their gratitude to the loyal moviegoers for their unwavering support. They also commended the cast and crew for their exceptional work in bringing the beloved Barbie character to life on the big screen.
Analysts are now eagerly speculating if Barbie can join the elite group of films that have crossed the $1.5 billion milestone globally. While there are uncertainties, industry experts are not ruling out the possibility given the movie’s impressive performance thus far.
Apart from its financial achievements, Greta Gerwig’s Barbie movie has also marked a significant milestone for the director herself. Gerwig has now become the highest-grossing female director of a live-action movie worldwide and domestically, solidifying her position as a powerhouse in the industry.
With its sights set on breaking records, Barbie is now aiming to surpass the worldwide earnings of Frozen II, which currently holds the title of the highest-grossing movie of all time from a female director. The animated powerhouse earned a staggering $1.43 billion globally, and Barbie hopes to dethrone it soon.
As the Barbie movie continues to captivate audiences worldwide, fans eagerly anticipate what the future holds for Greta Gerwig and her team. With the film’s impressive accomplishments, it is clear that Barbie has become a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry.
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