Barbie to be the highest-grossing film of 2023 as Margot Robbie’s hit grosses $1.3 billion at the box office
Barbie’ has become the highest-grossing film of 2023 a month after it was released in cinemas.
The blockbuster – starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling – has The Super Mario Bros. Movie passed at the global box office, with Variety revealing on Saturday that the film has grossed a total of $1.36 billion since its release in July.
Earlier this week it was announced that the film has also become the highest-grossing film in Warner Bros. history.
Starring Margo Robbie as the title character and Ryan Gosling as her “boyfriend” Ken, the film broke the record set by 2011’s Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, which grossed $1.31 billion.
Barbie is also sure to get another boost in ticket sales when it releases in IMAX on September 22.
A hit! Barbie’ has become the highest-grossing film of 2023 a month after it was released in cinemas
“You can still wear pink after Labor Day,” Warner Bros announced on the Barbie Movie Instagram account.
“Coming to IMAX for one week only, starting September 22.”
“Watch the summer’s biggest movie on the biggest screen, along with never-before-seen post-credits!”
That new new footage is selected by director Greta Gerwig.
“As a special thank you to Barbie fans, we’re excited to share a little more of the incredible work of our cast and crew by adding special new footage that we hope audiences will enjoy,” the Oscar nominee said in a statement. statement to Variety.
The news was good news for parent company Warner Bros. Discovery, whose shares rose almost four percent.
Greta Gerwig’s film was released on the same day as war drama Oppenheimer, with the Christopher Nolan-directed epic becoming the second-highest-grossing R-rated film in history this week.
Oppenheimer has now reportedly taken in $787 million at the box office, meaning it has surpassed the record set by Ryan Reynolds’ 2018 hit Deadpool 2, which grossed $785 million and was also deemed inappropriate for those under 17.
This means that the drama – which stars Cillian Murphy – is just behind Joker on the list of highest-grossing R-rated films ever, which after its release in 2019 became the first film of its kind to pass the $1 mark. exceeded billion.
Beaten: The blockbuster – starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling – has released The Super Mario Bros. Movie passed at the worldwide box office
Global earnings: Greta Gerwig’s film was released on the same day as war drama Oppenheimer, with the Christopher Nolan-directed epic becoming the second-highest-grossing R-rated film in history this week