Action, science fiction, and fantasy films are no longer the only references at the box office. Barbie continues to break records and has yet to peak.
Few thought Barbie would end up having the success it did. Possibly not even its creators. Keep breaking record after record and have already surpassed Harry Potter as the most-watched film in Warner Bros. history.
2023 is an atypical year for the box office. The two highest-grossing films of the year are Super Mario Bros. The Movie ($1,358 million) and Barbie (1,340 million). That’s what the predictions say Barbie In September, it will achieve the highest turnover.
Nintendo’s first film is already the third-highest-grossing animated film in history, behind Frozen II and The Lion King. But Barbie has broken various records.
Barbie box office records
The film is currently running about the famous doll who adores pink It ranks 16th among the most watched films in history. But future re-releases could land it in the top 10 (it’s missing $150 million).
It is already the highest-grossing film in Warner Bros.’ 100-year history.after exceeding Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, which reached $1,315 million.
It is also the highest-grossing Warner title in the United States. It has 594 million, surpassing The Dark Knight, which exceeded $533 million in the United States.
Finally, Barbie is already the highest-grossing film in history directed by a solo woman (Greta Gerwig). He lacks $100 million to overcome Frozen II, co-directed by a woman, Jennifer Lee, with Chris Buck.
Barbie It came as a big surprise to most. But times are changing because of the failure of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, a classic and idolized saga that failed to appeal to the youngest. Will another film manage to stand out? Barbie for the rest of the year? Due to the delays caused by the actors’ strike, it will be difficult.
