Since its release more than two weeks ago, Barbie has surpassed the US$1 billion mark, shattering a record for female directors previously held by Patty Jenkins’ Wonder Woman.
On Sunday, Warner Bros. Pictures revealed that the film earned a total of $1.0315 billion (A$1.56 billion, £800 million) during the weekend, including $459 million from North American theatres and another $572.1 million from other markets. The number was verified by the media analytics company Comscore.
The new live-action ‘Barbie’ film starring Margot Robbie has crossed the $1 billion mark at the global box office in just over two weeks. This makes ‘Barbie’ the top-grossing film directed solely by a woman, surpassing ‘Wonder Woman’.
Fastest to Hit Milestones
‘Barbie’ reached $400 million domestically and $500 million internationally quicker than any other Warner Bros film. It is the studio’s biggest film not based on existing IP.
Critical and Commercial Success
Sending Barbie into the real world, the creative film by director Greta Gerwig has won over critics and audiences. Ryan Gosling co-stars as Ken. ‘Barbie’ has ranked #1 at the box office for 3 weeks straight.
Revitalizing Movie-Going
‘Barbie’s success comes alongside other hits like ‘Oppenheimer’ and ‘Sound of Freedom that have lifted box office revenues. This has helped offset underperforming films, bringing millions more to theaters.
Empowering Female Directors
With ‘Barbie’ topping $1 billion globally, Greta Gerwig now holds the record for the highest-grossing film solely directed by a woman. This represents a major milestone for female directors. The future looks bright for more inclusive, creative films.
Barbie, Oppenheimer, and even the anti-trafficking surprise hit Sound of Freedom (now at $163.5m and ahead of Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One) have all contributed to the box office boom, making many millions more than anticipated and easing the pain of some summer flops like The Flash and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
