‘Barbie’ joins $1 billion club, breaks another record for female directors
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Barbie’ joins $1 billion club, breaks another record for female directors

Associated Press  

Greta Gerwig should be feeling closer to fine these days. In just three weeks in theaters, “Barbie” is set to sail past $1 billion in global ticket sales, breaking a record for female directors that was previously held by Patty Jenkins, who helmed “Wonder Woman.” “Barbie,” which Gerwig directed and co-wrote, added another $53 million from 4,178 North American locations this weekend and $74 million internationally, bringing its global total to $1.03 billion, according to studio estimates on Sunday. Warner Bros. co-chairs and CEOs Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy also praised Gerwig in a statement and said the milestone, “is testament to her brilliance and to her commitment to deliver a movie that Barbie fans of every age want to see on the big screen.” New competition came this weekend in the form of the animated, PG-rated “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” and the Jason Statham shark sequel, “Meg 2: The Trench,” both of which were neck-in-neck with Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer,” also in its third weekend, for the second-place spot. Its worldwide tally is currently $552.9 million, which puts it ahead of “Dunkirk,” which clocked out with $527 million in 2017, and has become Nolan’s fifth-biggest movie ever. Paramount’s “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” was close behind in fourth place with an estimated $28 million from 3,858 theaters in North America.

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Was 2023 a tipping point for movies? ‘Barbie’ success and Marvel struggles may signal a shift
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Was 2023 a tipping point for movies? ‘Barbie’ success and Marvel struggles may signal a shift

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Eight years ago, Steven Spielberg predicted that the superhero movie would one day go “the way of the Western.” Spielberg’s comments caused a widespread stir at the time. For the first time in more than two decades, the top three movies at the box office didn’t include one sequel or remake: “Barbie,” “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” …

Barbenheimer dominates 2023 Box Office... but Barbie and Oppenheimer are split by huge $1.3BN blockbuster - here is the full list
1 year ago

Barbenheimer dominates 2023 Box Office... but Barbie and Oppenheimer are split by huge $1.3BN blockbuster - here is the full list

Daily Mail  

Barbie and Oppenheimer are top of the bill when it comes to the 2023 worldwide Box Office after they became a combined cultural phenomenon over summer. Barbie's place at the top of the list is unsurprising given the movie broke records throughout its release relating to both box office sales and soundtrack popularity. Record-breaker: Barbie was an instant hit and …

Brie Larson's The Marvels registers MCU's lowest opening with $21.5M in North America
1 year, 1 month ago

Brie Larson's The Marvels registers MCU's lowest opening with $21.5M in North America

Hindustan Times  

The Marvels opening The Marvels, made on a budget of $200 million, has opened in North American cinemas at $21.5 million on Friday. It's estimated to earn $47 million over the opening weekend, which happens to be the lowest for any MCU film in its one and a half decade-long history. In comparison, Martin Scorsese's period saga Killers of the …

As ‘Barbie’ hits streaming, here’s every record it’s broken so far
1 year, 3 months ago

As ‘Barbie’ hits streaming, here’s every record it’s broken so far

LA Times  

Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie have scored the biggest hits of their careers with “Barbie.” It’s a Barbie world, box office data confirm. Most successful domestic release in Warner Bros. history Dethroning 2008’s “The Dark Knight”, “Barbie” was crowned the studio’s top-grossing domestic film ever on Aug. 16. Biggest domestic release from a female director While “Frozen II” still holds …

Barbie surpasses Dark Knight to become highest grossing release in Warner Bros history
1 year, 4 months ago

Barbie surpasses Dark Knight to become highest grossing release in Warner Bros history

India TV News  

Greta Gerwig’s Barbie has now surpassed the domestic gross of Christopher Nolan’s 2008 film The Dark Knight to become the highest-grossing domestic release in Warner Bros history with a whopping $537.5 million, beating the Batman’s sequel by $536 million. The Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling starrer is now also nearing the numbers of The Super Mario Bros as well to …

‘Barbie’ has legs: Greta Gerwig’s film tops box office again and gives industry a midsummer surge
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Barbie’ has legs: Greta Gerwig’s film tops box office again and gives industry a midsummer surge

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — “Barbie” has legs. The week’s only major wide release, Universal’s “The Last Voyage of the Demeter,” finished fifth with a $6.5 million opening weekend. Its $526.3 million domestic total and $1.18 billion global bankroll currently sits second behind “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” which earned $574.2 million North America, and $1.358 billion globally in the spring. It’s …

Barbie becomes highest grossing film of 2023 so far in UK and Ireland
1 year, 4 months ago

Barbie becomes highest grossing film of 2023 so far in UK and Ireland

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Barbie has become the highest …

Editorial: ‘Barbie’ is a billion-dollar milestone for women in Hollywood
1 year, 4 months ago

Editorial: ‘Barbie’ is a billion-dollar milestone for women in Hollywood

LA Times  

Now there’s Billionaire Barbie. We exulted in 2017 when Patty Jenkins’ “Wonder Woman,” an action movie centered on a female star, Gal Gadot, earned $103 million its debut weekend in the U.S., making it the best domestic opening ever by a woman director at the time. Turns out he had seen the movie and was struck by the moment when …

Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ mints $1 billion globally
1 year, 4 months ago

Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ mints $1 billion globally

The Hindu  

Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling starrer fantasy comedy-drama film Barbie has now crossed USD 1 billion globally in its third weekend. We’re excited to share that #BarbieTheMovie has hit $1 Billion at the Global Box Office.” According to Variety, a U.S.-based media house, this makes director Greta Gerwig the first-ever solo female filmmaker with a billion-dollar film. The Barbie movie …

Psychic Barbie: Margot Robbie predicted the pink-clad film’s box office would hit $1 billion
1 year, 4 months ago

Psychic Barbie: Margot Robbie predicted the pink-clad film’s box office would hit $1 billion

LA Times  

Margot Robbie accurately predicted that “Barbie” would end up grossing $1 billion at the box office. Box-office and cultural sensation “Barbie” crossed the $1 billion mark at the box office this past weekend, making it the second 2023 release to hit the milestone after “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” accomplished the feat earlier this year. Though this achievement may have …

Barbie has made $1b at the global box office. Experts are crediting its 'masterclass' marketing campaign
1 year, 4 months ago

Barbie has made $1b at the global box office. Experts are crediting its 'masterclass' marketing campaign

ABC  

Barbie has surpassed $1 billion at the global box office just three weeks after its release – and it's on track to become the biggest movie of the year. Barbie was already an iconic piece of intellectual property, but experts say those behind the film did not rest on their laurels, and they credit its "masterclass" marketing campaign for its …

Barbie celebrates reaching $1 BILLION global grosses with another weekend leading the box office... as Greta Gerwig becomes first solo female director to helm billion-dollar film
1 year, 4 months ago

Barbie celebrates reaching $1 BILLION global grosses with another weekend leading the box office... as Greta Gerwig becomes first solo female director to helm billion-dollar film

Daily Mail  

Oppenheimer has since fallen behind the action-thriller movie Jason Statham's Meg 2: The Trench came in second place The fantasy-comedy feature has now out-earned blockbusters including Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. The adventure starring Margo Robbie and Ryan Gosling earned $53 million domestically and reached $1 billion globally History: Greta Gerwig, 40, now holds the distinction of being the first …

Barbie Surpasses $1 Billion at Box Office, Becomes Biggest Film Directed by a Woman
1 year, 4 months ago

Barbie Surpasses $1 Billion at Box Office, Becomes Biggest Film Directed by a Woman

Live Mint  

Barbie has crossed $1 billion in box office ticket sales worldwide, making it the biggest movie ever directed by a woman. The fantasy-comedy movie has taken in $459 million from domestic theaters and $572.1 million overseas, for a total of $1.0315 billion, according to Warner Bros. Pictures. Barbie's ticket sales rank second this year to The Super Mario Bros., which …

‘Barbie’ reaches $1 billion and defeats another box-office challenger: ‘Meg 2: The Trench’
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Barbie’ reaches $1 billion and defeats another box-office challenger: ‘Meg 2: The Trench’

LA Times  

Margot Robbie in “Barbie,” left, and Jason Statham in “Meg 2: The Trench.” The underwater expedition sequel was no match for Greta Gerwig’s take on Barbieland. Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Barbie” secured first place at the domestic box office for a third consecutive weekend, grossing $53 million for a North American cumulative of $459.4 million, according to estimates from measurement firm …

'Barbie' Continues Box Office Dominance While 'Oppenheimer' Scores No. 2 Spot
1 year, 4 months ago

'Barbie' Continues Box Office Dominance While 'Oppenheimer' Scores No. 2 Spot

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING NEW YORK — A week later, the “Barbenheimer” boom has not abated. Seven days after Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” and Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” conspired to set box office records, the two films held unusually strongly in theaters. “There’s really no comparison for this.” Following its year-best $162 million opening, the pink-infused pop sensation of “Barbie” saw remarkably sustained …

The ‘Barbie’ bonanza continues at the box office, ‘Oppenheimer’ holds the No. 2 spot
1 year, 4 months ago

The ‘Barbie’ bonanza continues at the box office, ‘Oppenheimer’ holds the No. 2 spot

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A week later, the “Barbenheimer” boom has not abated. Seven days after Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” and Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” conspired to set box office records, the two films held unusually strongly in theaters. “There’s really no comparison for this.” Following its year-best $162 million opening, the pink-infused pop sensation of “Barbie” saw remarkably sustained business through the …

‘Every time Barbie says patriarchy’: Elon Musk slams Greta Gerwig’s film
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Every time Barbie says patriarchy’: Elon Musk slams Greta Gerwig’s film

Live Mint  

Billionaire Elon Musk slammed Greta Gerwig's enchanting Barbie film and said that every time Barbie says the word ‘patriarchy’. In a tweet, the Tesla CEO wrote, "If you take a shot every time Barbie says the word ‘patriarchy’, you will pass out before the movie ends.” Musk's tweet came in response to a Barbenheimer meme that compared Twitter to Barbie …

Barbie box office collection Day 5: Greta Gerwig's film remains steady
1 year, 4 months ago

Barbie box office collection Day 5: Greta Gerwig's film remains steady

India Today  

'Barbie' is doing exceedingly well at the box office worldwide. Directed by Greta Gerwig, the film sees Margot Robbie play the titular role while Ryan Gosling is seen as Ken. 'BARBIE' BOX OFFICE COLLECTION Margot Robbie-Ryan Gosling's 'Barbie' and Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' clashed on July 21. Watch the trailer here: ABOUT 'BARBIE' Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling are seen in …

Why box office analysts predict another banner weekend for ‘Barbie,’ stronger legs for ‘Oppenheimer’
1 year, 4 months ago

Why box office analysts predict another banner weekend for ‘Barbie,’ stronger legs for ‘Oppenheimer’

LA Times  

Hollywood loves a sequel — and the industry has a big one in “ Barbenheimer Part II” this weekend. Analysts “Our models say an ‘average’ drop for ‘Barbie’ would be 62.4%, and for ‘Oppenheimer’ 56.4%,” said analyst Bruce Nash. “So our second weekend predictions right now are $61 million for ‘Barbie’ and $36 million for ‘Oppenheimer.’ ” “Anything better than …

Barbie vs Oppenheimer latest news: Greta Gerwig explains movie’s ‘mic drop’ ending after record-setting box office debut
1 year, 4 months ago

Barbie vs Oppenheimer latest news: Greta Gerwig explains movie’s ‘mic drop’ ending after record-setting box office debut

The Independent  

✕ Close Barbie cast turn London Eye pink to celebrate film premiere Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The …

Margot Robbie says her friends think she wasted an opportunity in Barbie
1 year, 4 months ago

Margot Robbie says her friends think she wasted an opportunity in Barbie

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “I was like, ‘I know, I can’t check that one off.’” …

In ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ successes, viewers send a message to Hollywood: Give us something new
1 year, 4 months ago

In ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ successes, viewers send a message to Hollywood: Give us something new

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — In the massive movie weekend of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer,” there were many winners. “Barbenheimer,” the social media-fueled fusion of Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” and Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” brought moviegoers back to theaters in record numbers over the weekend. Warner Bros.’ “Barbie” grossed $162 million domestically, the best opening of the year. It’s made $335 million worldwide with a …

Pavement react to surprise reference during Ken ‘mansplaining’ scene in Barbie
1 year, 5 months ago

Pavement react to surprise reference during Ken ‘mansplaining’ scene in Barbie

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Greta Gerwig’s film, which stars Margot Robbie as the titular Mattel doll, has garnered critical …

With ‘Barbie,’ Greta Gerwig breaks a box office record for female directors
1 year, 5 months ago

With ‘Barbie,’ Greta Gerwig breaks a box office record for female directors

Associated Press  

“Barbie” didn’t just break the opening weekend record for 2023; It also shattered the first weekend record for a film directed by a woman. Globally, it far surpassed “Wonder Woman’s” debut with over $337 million versus $228.3 million, though “Captain Marvel’s” global launch was higher at $455 million. “Barbie’s” debut, $7 million higher than estimated on Sunday, is also significant …

Quentin Tarantino spotted buying ticket for Barbie after watching Oppenheimer on opening weekend
1 year, 5 months ago

Quentin Tarantino spotted buying ticket for Barbie after watching Oppenheimer on opening weekend

Hindustan Times  

The Barbenheimer craze has taken over moviegoers with the release of Greta Gerwig's Barbie and Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer on July 21. Quentin Tarantino spotted at ticket counter In a photo that is going viral on Twitter, the Academy Award-winning director was seen in Los Angeles with Roger Avary, his Pulp Fiction co-writer and co-host on the pair’s Video Archives Podcast. …

Barbie or Oppenheimer? US Box office opening weekend are out and winner is…
1 year, 5 months ago

Barbie or Oppenheimer? US Box office opening weekend are out and winner is…

Hindustan Times  

Two star-studded, much-awaited movies "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" released on July 21, 2023 and are currently clashing at the box office. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling starrer Barbie defeated Oppenheimer in the opening weekend box office collection in the United States. In fact with a $155 million opening weekend, "Barbie" has become the biggest debut of …

Barbie box office: Margot Robbie film earns ₹18.5 crore in opening weekend
1 year, 5 months ago

Barbie box office: Margot Robbie film earns ₹18.5 crore in opening weekend

Hindustan Times  

Barbie box office collection: The Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling film showed marginal growth on Sunday amid positive to mixed reviews. Barbie box office According to a report on Sacnilk.com, Barbie collected around ₹7 crore in India on Sunday as per early estimates. Legions of pink-clad moviegoers swarmed theaters to give Barbie the biggest opening weekend of any film this …

‘Barbie’ takes the box office crown and ‘Oppenheimer’ soars in a historic weekend
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Barbie’ takes the box office crown and ‘Oppenheimer’ soars in a historic weekend

Associated Press  

“ Barbenheimer ” didn’t just work – it spun box office gold. Warner Bros.’ “Barbie” claimed the top spot with a massive $155 million in ticket sales from North American theaters from 4,243 locations, surpassing “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” as the biggest opening of the year and breaking the first weekend record for a film directed by a woman. …

Barbie Vs Oppenheimer Day 2: Christopher Nolan’s movie way ahead of Barbie
1 year, 5 months ago

Barbie Vs Oppenheimer Day 2: Christopher Nolan’s movie way ahead of Barbie

Live Mint  

The release of two much awaited movies Barbie and Oppenheimer has set the mood for movie lovers this weekend. On Saturday, Margot Robbie starrer movie collected 6.5 crore on movie theatres on Saturday, according to the industry tracker Sacnilk. With this, the movie's total collection stood at ₹11.5 crore till Saturday. Oppenheimer performance The movie, directed by Christopher Nolan has …

‘Barbie’ beats ‘Oppenheimer’ in record-breaking, industry-revitalizing showdown
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Barbie’ beats ‘Oppenheimer’ in record-breaking, industry-revitalizing showdown

LA Times  

This “Barbie” just scored the biggest domestic opening weekend of 2023. Marking a hot-pink, record-breaking bright spot for a film industry still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic and now disrupted by two massive strikes, Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Barbie” debuted in first place at the box office this weekend, earning an estimated $155 million in the United States and Canada. The …

Barbie movie popular in the Netherlands: already 250,000 visitors
1 year, 5 months ago

Barbie movie popular in the Netherlands: already 250,000 visitors

NL Times  

Barbie is a big hit in Dutch cinemas. The movie, which has been in theaters since Wednesday, has already attracted 250,000 visitors in four days, Warner Bros. announced on Sunday. This is the number of visitors through Sunday morning, including those attending the special Ladies Nights held Tuesday night at dozens of theaters. In the film by director Greta Gerwig, …

Oppenheimer vs Barbie Box Office Report Day 1: Nolan's Film Collects Rs 13 Cr While Gerwig's Film Earns Rs. 5 Cr
1 year, 5 months ago

Oppenheimer vs Barbie Box Office Report Day 1: Nolan's Film Collects Rs 13 Cr While Gerwig's Film Earns Rs. 5 Cr

ABP News  

New Delhi: As anticipated, Christopher Nolan's 'Openheimer' has smashed the box office in India. 13-14 crores on its opening day in India, industry collections tracking site Sacnilk reported. In India, 'Oppenhiemer's performance is better than Hollywood's last big release 'Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One'. The film also recounts the story in the WWII backdrop of the dedicated scientists work …

Barbie box office day 1 collection: Margot Robbie's film mints ₹5 crore
1 year, 5 months ago

Barbie box office day 1 collection: Margot Robbie's film mints ₹5 crore

Hindustan Times  

Barbie had a good start at the box office in India though not at par with the hype around the film. The film clashed with Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer at the box office which earned ₹13.50 crore nett. Barbie day one earnings in India As per Sacnilk.com, Barbie earned ₹5 crore nett in India on its first day as per early …

Oppenheimer India box office collection Day 1: Christopher Nolan's film leaves behind Barbie, MI 7
1 year, 5 months ago

Oppenheimer India box office collection Day 1: Christopher Nolan's film leaves behind Barbie, MI 7

India TV News  

Starring Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, and Robert Downey Jr, Oppenheimer hit the silver screen worldwide on Friday. The Christopher Nolan film is pitted against Greta Gerwig's Barbie at the box office. Though Barbie is ahead of Nolan's film at the US box office, Oppenheimer left behind Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie's film and Mission Impossible-Dead Reckoning Part 1 in India. …

Barbie box office collection Day 1: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling starrer touches Rs 5 crore in India
1 year, 5 months ago

Barbie box office collection Day 1: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling starrer touches Rs 5 crore in India

India TV News  

Directed by Greta Gerwig, Barbie has taken over the world. Starring Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie, the film was released, despite the controversies, on July 21 and clashed at the box office with Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer. Barbie The Movie was not expected to do good at the box office in India as compared to Oppenheimer. With Rs 5 crore box …

Barbie vs Oppenheimer India Box Office: Barbenheimer exceeds all expectations
1 year, 5 months ago

Barbie vs Oppenheimer India Box Office: Barbenheimer exceeds all expectations

Live Mint  

Nobody would have believed if they were told at the start of 2023 that Oppenheimer and Barbie would be two of the most anticipated movies in India. Advance bookings for the opening day in the top three national chains alone exceeded all predictions, with around three lakh tickets sold for both movies combined, Pinkvilla reported. For the opening day, Oppenheimer …

Barbie vs Oppenheimer: Christopher Nolan’s war drama may suffer due to THIS
1 year, 5 months ago

Barbie vs Oppenheimer: Christopher Nolan’s war drama may suffer due to THIS

Live Mint  

Barbie and Oppenheimer are potentially the most eagerly-awaited films of the year. Renowned writer-director Paul Schrader expressed his fervent praise for Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer. Comparing it to his own iconic works like Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, and The Last Temptation of Christ, Schrader described Oppenheimer as the “most important film of this century”. Meanwhile, Greta Gerwig's Barbie is expected to …

Barbie box office: Margot Robbie film eyes $80 million opening, Oppenheimer could make a $40 mn debut
1 year, 5 months ago

Barbie box office: Margot Robbie film eyes $80 million opening, Oppenheimer could make a $40 mn debut

Hindustan Times  

Greta Gerwig's Barbie could open to anywhere near $80 million or even more on its first day in theatres. Opening day box office predictions While Warner Bros conservatively is saying $60 million, as per a new Deadline report, Barbie's opening day collection is the 'start of $80 million minimum'. Apart from Barbie presales, the reports also touched upon Oppenheimer's box …

Amy Schumer walked away from live-action Barbie movie due to creative differences
2 years, 9 months ago

Amy Schumer walked away from live-action Barbie movie due to creative differences

Daily Mail  

Amy Schumer revealed the real reason why she walked way from the live-action Barbie movie nearly three years after she was tapped to write the script and star in the flick. Difficult decision: Amy Schumer revealed the real reason why she walked way from the live-action Barbie movie nearly three years after she was tapped to write the script and …

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