Title: Barbie, Directed by Greta Gerwig, Shatters Records as Warner Bros’ Highest-Grossing Film
Barbie, a movie helmed by acclaimed director Greta Gerwig, has made history as Warner Bros’ highest-grossing film in its century-long existence at the domestic box office, raking in an impressive $537.4 million. This triumph dethrones Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight, which held the title since 2008 with $534.9 million.
In an astonishing feat, Barbie achieved the momentous half-billion-dollar milestone in just 22 days, outpacing the records set by Top Gun: Maverick (30 days) and Super Mario Bros Movie (31 days). It now enters the elite club of only 20 movies that have crossed the $500 million mark domestically.
The box office success of Barbie extends far beyond the borders of the United States and Canada. With a global box office total of nearly $1.2 billion, this film has become the second highest-grossing movie for Warner Bros worldwide, trailing only behind the phenomenal Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part Two, which accumulated a massive $1.34 billion.
Notably, Barbie also broke records for being the highest-grossing film directed by a female filmmaker at the domestic box office, surpassing the achievements of Jennifer Lee’s Frozen II, which made $477.4 million. Additionally, it claimed the title of the highest-grossing live-action film from a female filmmaker at the global box office, surpassing the phenomenal $1.13 billion box office earnings of Captain Marvel, co-directed by Anna Boden.
The success of Barbie extends to its talented cast as well. The movie has become the highest-grossing film for both Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, showcasing their immense popularity and versatility on the big screen.
While Barbie’s dominance has been unquestionable, it is expected to face tough competition at the weekend box office. Warner Bros’ upcoming film, Blue Beetle, is projected to gross between $28 million and $32 million, potentially surpassing Barbie’s estimated earnings of $22 million to $24 million.
As Barbie continues to make waves in the film industry with its groundbreaking records and phenomenal earnings, it solidifies its status as an iconic film that has captivated audiences all around the world.
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