Greta Gerwig's latest stunning exploration of girlhood is the biggest movie of 2023.
The Big Picture Barbie has continued to take box office numbers by storm. The Greta Gerwig-directed film, which she also co-wrote with her partner Noah Baumbach, has become a record-breaking release for Warner Brothers. In fact, in recent weeks, Barbie toppled Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows to become Warner Bros. highest-grossing release in the studio's 100-year history.
In its seventh week in theaters, Barbie has brought in an estimated $13.2 million on 8,952 screens in 75 international territories. Over last weekend, there was only a -33% drop for our favorite doll, with strong holdovers in Spain , the UK , France , Italy , Germany and Holland . The first half of the holiday weekend brings Barbie's incredible international total to $771.5 million, with a global total of $1.381 billion.
The success of Barbie's box office shows not only the appeal of Barbie as a brand but also what happens when we embrace the power of movies about women. Aided by a stacked, female-led cast and the brilliance of Margot Robbie's performance as Barbie herself, Gerwig's masterpiece continues to bring in big numbers. The film will likely see another major boost later this month when it comes to IMAX on September 22.
What Makes 'Barbie' Such a Box Office Powerhouse? Gerwig's Barbie delivers a very original look at a doll that has meant the world to fans for decades. Robbie's performance goes far beyond the plastic woman with perfect skin and an impeccable wardrobe.
Barbie is currently playing in theaters worldwide, and she'll make her IMAX debut on September 22 with a new end credits scene. Check out our interview with Gerwig, and stay tuned at Collider for future box office updates.