Continuing its unstoppable momentum, Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Barbie” surges past the remarkable billion-dollar milestone in just 17 days since its North American and global release. The film has earned an astonishing $1.0315 billion worldwide, with an impressive $459.4 million from domestic theaters and an astounding $572.1 million from international markets. Notably, this success propels filmmaker Greta Gerwig into the record books as the first solo woman director to achieve this milestone. Jeff Goldstein, President of Domestic Distribution, and Andrew Cripps, President of International Distribution, officially disclosed the announcement for Warner Bros. Pictures.
Watch the “Greta’s Vision” for “Barbie” in this featurette:
In their statement, Goldstein and Cripps expressed, “As leaders in distribution, it’s not often that a film’s performance leaves us utterly speechless, but ‘Barbillion’ has exceeded even our most optimistic projections. This marks a pivotal moment for ‘Barbie,’ it’s a testament to Greta Gerwig’s unparalleled talent that she has brought this iconic figure and her universe to life with a blend of humor, emotion, and entertainment. The story resonates across all demographics of moviegoers, painting the world pink. The long queues and repeated viewings underscore the resurgence of cinema, and we eagerly anticipate the boundless potential of ‘Barbie’ in the real world.”
In addition, Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy, who serve as Co-Chairs & CEOs of Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group, remarked, “An accomplishment of this magnitude is only achievable when you have an exceptional filmmaking team, with the cast and crew uniting to craft an extraordinary cinematic experience. With our partners’ collaboration at Mattel and the unwavering backing of the entire Warner Bros. Discovery family, we are delighted that global audiences have warmly embraced the ‘Barbie’ film on such a profound level. With ‘Barbie’ now reigning as the summer box office champion, Greta joins an esteemed league of writers/directors whose distinct vision has generated over $1 billion worldwide. This milestone underscores her brilliance and dedication to delivering a movie that resonates with Barbie enthusiasts of all generations on the grand screen.”
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Since its highly anticipated premiere, the movie has consistently shattered all the previous records set by the studio. This includes achieving unprecedented daily, weekly, and weekend earnings and being the quickest to surpass both $400 million in the domestic market and $500 million internationally.
“Barbie” is now showing exclusively in cinemas.
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