‘Barbie’ takes the crown as top-grossing film of 2023 by earning $1.36 billion worldwide. See details
Greta Gerwig's "Barbie" has achieved a global box office triumph, raking in $1.36 billion, surpassing the $1.35 billion earned by «The Super Mario Bros. Movie» and securing the title of the highest-grossing film of the year.
«Barbie» amassed $600 million in North America and, in August, surpassed «Mario» ($574 million) to become the leading release of 2023 in the domestic box office. Internationally, the film has amassed an astonishing $760 million.
Since its debut in July, «Barbie» has consistently exceeded expectations, starting with a $162 million opening, the strongest of the year. It maintained its top position for four successive weekends and emerged as the highest-grossing film directed by a woman. Presently, it ranks as the 14th highest-grossing domestic release and the 15th highest-grossing global release in history.
With this achievement, «Barbie» has become Warner Bros.' highest-grossing worldwide release, outpacing 2011's «Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2» ($1.34 billion, unadjusted for inflation). Furthermore, it surpassed Christopher Nolan's «The Dark Knight» ($536 million) as the studio's top domestic title in a century.
Co-written by Gerwig and Noah Baumbach, the Oscar-nominated director of «Lady Bird» and «Little Women,» «Barbie» stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. The film follows the adventures of the iconic doll and her companion as they depart from the idealized realm of Barbieland to experience the realities of life. The ensemble cast includes Will Ferrell, Kate McKinnon, America Ferrera, Issa Rae, Simu Liu and Michael Cera.
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What is the total global box office earnings of «Barbie,» making it the highest-grossing film of the year?
«Barbie» has garnered a total of $1.36 billion at
