Barbie shatters box office records: Crosses billion-dollar mark with Greta Gerwig’s historic directing feat

With a whopping $502.6 million in North American earnings, “Barbie” maintains its crown atop the box office for an impressive third week. The latest numbers, as unveiled by Jeff Goldstein, President of Domestic Distribution at Warner Bros. Pictures, accentuate the film’s groundbreaking journey to the billion-dollar global club.

Premiered on July 21st, Greta Gerwig’s directorial triumph has etched her name in history as the first female solo director to achieve the billion-dollar milestone. The movie’s unique portrayal of the iconic Mattel character continues to enchant viewers, pulling record-breaking audiences of all demographics. Beyond the prowess of Gerwig, “Barbie” boasts stellar performances by lead actors Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. Robbie not only dazzled on-screen but also donned the hat of a producer, making the success even sweeter.

Goldstein couldn’t hold back his elation, stating that such consistent success requires a truly remarkable cinematic experience. He lauded the entire team behind “Barbie,” emphasizing that this standalone film, not tethered to any franchise, set almost 20 box office records in its opening weekend. He humorously remarked that the industry is experiencing “the summer of pink.”

Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group’s Co-Chairs & CEOs, Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy, echoed the sentiment. Celebrating this new box office pinnacle, they commended the stellar cast and crew of “Barbie” for delivering a cinematic masterpiece that continues to captivate movie enthusiasts nationwide.