Barbie continues to paint box office pink, scores record $93m in second weekend

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Barbie, the female-led sensation, continues to dominate the North American box office, raking in an astounding $93 million in its second weekend, making it one of the best second weekends in history and the top-grossing sophomore weekend for Warner Bros., not adjusted for inflation. Defying doubters who predicted a quick decline after its remarkable $162 million debut over the July 21-23 weekend, Barbie showcased a remarkable 43 percent hold, a rarity for a film with such a massive opening. Greta Gerwig's directorial prowess and the film's captivating storyline have been propelling the film to unprecedented heights. Barbie has now accumulated a domestic total of $351.4 million, far surpassing expectations and reinforcing its status as a major box office triumph. Not only dominating the North American market, but Barbie is also painting the overseas box office pink, amassing a dreamy global total exceeding $750 million through Sunday. With its sights set on the coveted $1 billion milestone, Barbie is poised to become the second film of 2023 to join the esteemed billion-dollar club, following Universal's The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which amassed $1.34 billion worldwide.

Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer, the other half of the Barbenheimer phenomenon, is also a powerhouse at the box office. The three-hour biographical drama secured an impressive $46.2 million in its second weekend, experiencing only a 44 percent drop, and marking the biggest second weekend ever for an R-rated film, surpassing Deadpool 2. Oppenheimer's global haul now stands at an estimated $400.4 million, with $174.6 million domestically and $226.3 million internationally. The film ranks as Nolan's sixth-biggest