Greta Gerwig’s Triumph: “Barbie” Inches Closer to the $1 Billion Milestone
In just three weeks since its theatrical release, “Barbie,” directed and co-written by Greta Gerwig, is on the verge of surpassing the $1 billion mark in international box office sales. This achievement breaks the record previously set by Patty Jenkins, who directed “Wonder Woman.”
Margot Robbie’s Box Office Sensation
Starring and produced by Margot Robbie, “Barbie” has dominated the box office charts for three consecutive weeks, adding another $53 million from 4,178 theaters in the US and Canada over the weekend, according to studio estimates published on Sunday. Warner Bros. projects that the film will cross the $1 billion threshold before the day ends.
Greta Gerwig’s Historic Milestone
In the modern history of box office, only 53 films have surpassed $1 billion in global earnings (excluding inflation). Now, “Barbie” holds the distinction of being the highest-grossing film directed by a woman, surpassing the previous record of $821.8 million set by “Wonder Woman.”
Breaking Records and Navigating the Competition
While “Barbie” claims the title of the highest-grossing film directed by a woman, three co-directed films by women remain above it in terms of total earnings: “Frozen” ($1.3 billion), “Frozen 2” ($1.45 billion), both co-directed by Jennifer Lee, and “Captain Marvel” ($1.1 billion), co-directed by Anna Boden. However, “Barbie” outperforms “Captain Marvel” domestically, earning $459.4 million compared to the superhero film’s $426.8 million, securing the North American record for live-action movies directed by women.
New Contenders Emerge, “Oppenheimer” Holds Steady
Despite the challenge from the animated film “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” and Jason Statham’s shark sequel “Meg 2: The Trench,” “Barbie” retains its top spot at the box office. Meanwhile, Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” holds strong in the third position, adding $28.7 million from 3,612 theaters in the US and Canada, bringing its domestic total to $228.6 million.
In conclusion, “Barbie” continues to make headlines and break records, showcasing Greta Gerwig’s prowess as a director and the star power of Margot Robbie. As the film approaches the coveted $1 billion milestone, it solidifies its position in cinema history, paving the way for more women directors to leave an indelible mark on the industry
