Billion-Dollar Barbie: Iconic Doll Achieves Mega-Milestone

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Billion-Dollar Barbie: Iconic Doll Achieves Mega-Milestone

Congratulations are in order for Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie, and the entire cast and crew of the phenomenal movie Barbie! In just its third weekend, the film has crossed the $1 billion mark worldwide. We mentioned yesterday that it was on the verge of this incredible achievement, and now it’s official! The international box office estimate for Barbie is an astounding $572 million, bringing its total global earnings to $1.031 billion. Let’s give a double clap for this remarkable success!

In its third session, Barbie showed its strength by generating $74 million from 20,335 screens in 69 markets. It only dropped 41% from the previous weekend, which is an impressive hold. The film continues to captivate audiences around the world.

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Barbie has been performing exceptionally well in various markets. It has seen exceptional holds in countries like Austria, Taiwan, Denmark, Belgium, Germany, Holland, France, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Hong Kong, Australia, Singapore, and the UK. The film continues to attract audiences and maintain its popularity.

Speaking of popularity, Barbie has become the second-biggest studio film of 2023 both internationally and globally. It has held the No.1 rank in 35 markets, and it’s only behind The Super Mario Bros Movie in terms of box office success this year. This living doll is making waves!

Not only that, but Barbie has also claimed the top spot for a U.S. movie in 19 markets, including Italy, UK, Brazil, and Australia. It’s a major achievement for Warner Bros, as the film has become their biggest title ever in 12 markets, including Brazil, Australia, and Poland. The success just keeps on growing!

On its journey to surpassing $1 billion, Barbie has already surpassed the lifetime grosses of other blockbuster films like Fast X, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, and many more. It’s an impressive feat that showcases the film’s immense popularity.

Across Europe, Barbie continues to hold strong with only a 30% dip in earnings. And in Latin America, it has become the biggest Warner Bros title ever. The film’s success knows no bounds!

So, if you haven’t seen Barbie yet, what are you waiting for? Join the millions of people who have already fallen in love with this extraordinary film. It’s a must-see for all ages. Don’t miss out on the magic of Barbie!

Max Hensley

Max, a film journalist and screenwriter originally from Melbourne, Australia, brings a global perspective to his writing. Having studied film at RMIT University, he enjoys exploring the cultural impact of cinema and highlighting the unique storytelling approaches from diverse film industries around the world.

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