Barbie Shines Bright: WB's Biggest Blockbuster of the Decade Tops The Batman's Lifetime Gross!
Barbie's blockbuster success continues as it dominates the box office for the second week in a row, surpassing The Batman's lifetime earnings, making it the biggest movie of the decade for Warner Bros
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Barbie has become Warner Bros.' biggest film of the decade, surpassing The Batman's lifetime gross in just two weekends.
The film has garnered both critical acclaim and commercial success, due to its compelling storyline and standout performance by Ken, portrayed by Ryan Gosling.
Barbie has already amassed a staggering $774 million in worldwide box office revenue, and shows great potential for sustained success.
Barbie has effortlessly surpassed The Batman's lifetime earnings at the box office in just two weekends, solidifying its position as the most successful film of the decade for Warner Bros. Starring Margot Robbie as Barbie, the movie tells the story of her departure from Barbieland to embark on a journey of self-discovery in the real world. It has received both critical acclaim and commercial success, particularly praising the film's captivating storyline and the portrayal of Ken by Ryan Gosling.
At this moment, Barbie has achieved an astounding global revenue of $774 million, surpassing The Batman's final theatrical earnings of $766 million. The Barbie movie not only shattered The Batman's box office record, but also has ample time to continue its remarkable ascent.
Why Barbie Is Taking The Box Office By Storm
Barbie surpassed a 15-year-old studio record by achieving the highest Monday performance for a Warner Bros. movie since Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight. This film has also outperformed Oppenheimer and Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One at the box office, making it the most successful movie of the summer season. The key to Barbie's success lies in its ability to captivate audiences with a combination of heartfelt moments, humor, and a nod to the rich history of the iconic Mattel doll brand.
Despite the film's box office triumph, Barbie has faced criticism for its strong feminist themes and satirical take on patriarchal ideas. As a result, its review score on Rotten Tomatoes dropped to 74% due to targeted negative reviews. Nevertheless, these online debates have failed to dampen Barbie's ongoing success at the box office, nor its critical acclaim for its comedic elements and its skillful handling of feminist messages.
As of now, Barbie ranks as the third highest-grossing film of 2023, coming after Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 ($844.8 million) and The Super Mario Bros. Movie ($1.35 billion). Considering the remarkable box office performance of Barbie, it has the potential to surpass The Super Mario Bros. Movie and become the highest-grossing film of 2023. With several more weeks remaining in theaters, Barbie's recent record-breaking weekend may just be the beginning of its triumph.
