Barbie hits $500m, solidifying Gerwig as top female director.
The Barbie Film Breaks Records as Highest-Grossing Film by a Female Director
The Barbie film has taken the world by storm, raking in an impressive $502.6 million since its release just three weeks ago. This incredible achievement officially makes it the highest-grossing film ever directed by a woman in the domestic market.
Greta Gerwig, the brilliant mind behind this cinematic masterpiece, has surpassed even the mighty Frozen II in the domestic box office. While the Disney sequel had a female co-director, it is the Barbie film that reigns supreme in terms of earnings within the United States. However, internationally, Frozen II still holds the crown as the highest-grossing film.
Despite facing tough competition, the Barbie film has managed to secure its place as the highest-grossing film of the year in the domestic box office, surpassing the Super Mario Bros. Movie by a staggering $70 million.
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During its third week in theaters, the Barbie film continued to dominate, earning an impressive $40 million. Its opening weekend was a smashing success, breaking records for domestic box office sales. The film’s release in Japan is still pending, and experts predict that it will only add to its already impressive financial achievements. With over $1 billion in domestic earnings, the Barbie film has become a true box office sensation.
The star-studded cast, including Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, and Will Ferrell, has brought these beloved characters to life. Robbie, who portrays the iconic Barbie, not only acted in the film but also took on the role of producer. It was her vision that led her to seek out the talented Greta Gerwig to write and direct this extraordinary film.
However, not all countries have embraced the Barbie film with open arms. Vietnam banned the movie, and China came close to following suit due to a controversial map depiction. The scene in question appeared to show the “nine-dash line,” a cartographic feature used by Beijing to assert its unlawful territorial claims over the South China Sea. As a result, the film faced challenges in China, ranking sixth in opening-day ticket sales.
Even conservative talk show host Ben Shapiro couldn’t resist sharing his thoughts on the film. He issued a scathing review, criticizing its attacks on the patriarchy and dismissing it as being too “woke.”
“As predicted, ain’t no Barbie money in China,” Shapiro posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, after the film’s opening weekend.
During an appearance on The View, Gerwig revealed that she never played with Barbie dolls as a child. Her mother considered them a “forbidden fruit.” However, the film’s popularity has sparked a wave of new toys and accessories inspired by its characters.
It’s worth noting that only three out of the 53 films in history to surpass $1 billion in international sales have been directed by women. The Barbie film now proudly joins this exclusive club, solidifying its place in cinematic history.
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