Barbie movie has made opening box office records in the US, and done reasonably well globally. The craze for Barbie is such that there is a buzz about a Barbie 2 happening soon. How much truth is there to that buzz? Barbie released in theaters on July 21, 2023, worldwide, and in major markets is way ahead of Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer in terms of box office numbers.
Is there a Barbie sequel in the works?There is no official confirmation as yet on a sequel to the Barbie movie. But director Greta Gerwig is all game for a Barbie sequel and wants to delve deeper into Barbie Land.
What does Margot Robbie have to say about setting up a Barbie franchise?In an interview with TIME Magazine, Margot Robbie, who plays Barbie, expressed caution that one shouldn’t fall into “a trap if you try and set up a first movie whilst also planning for sequels”. It seems Robbie, who is also a producer on Barbie, wants to wait and watch before greenlighting the sequel.
What did Greta Gerwig say about a Barbie sequel?Even before the 2023 Barbie movie was released, director Greta Gerwig had hinted about a sequel, in a November 2022 interview with Variety. Gerwig told the publication that it would “certainly be exciting” to have more Barbie movies.
What did the Mattel CEO say about Barbie 2?It was reported in TIME Magazine that Ynon Kreiz, Mattel’s chief executive officer, showed ‘remarkable enthusiasm’ for “more Barbie movies”.
FAQsWhen is Barbie releasing on OTT?Barbie released in cinemas on July 21, 2023. The film may release on Max in the US in August or September 2023. The date is not out.Who are the supporting cast in Barbie?Apart from lead stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, Barbie stars Emma Mackey, Ncuti Gatwa, Dua Lipa,
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