‘Barbie’ Surpasses $1 Billion , at Global Box Office.
Greta Gerwig's blockbuster hit brought in $1.0315 billion around the world over the weekend, 'The Guardian' reports.
The feat has become the
new record for a female director. .
Previously, Patty Jenkins' 'Wonder Woman' held the record with $821.8 million. .
As distribution chiefs, we’re not often rendered speechless by a film’s performance, but Barbillion has blown even our most optimistic predictions out of the water, Jeff Goldstein and Andrew Cripps, who oversee domestic and international distribution for Warner Bros. Pictures, via statement.
Since the release of 'Barbie' over two weeks ago, it's already beat thresholds previously held by the 'Harry Potter' franchise.
It's bringing in money faster than any of Warner Bros.' other movies, ever. .
Only 53 movies have ever surpassed the
$1 billion mark, not taking inflation into account. .
'Oppenheimer,' which was released the same weekend, has grossed $552 million worldwide.
It is now one of the top four
highest-grossing biographies ever.
The other three are 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' 'The Passion of the Christ' and
'American Sniper,' according to 'The Guardian.'.
The other three are 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' 'The Passion of the Christ' and
'American Sniper,' according to 'The Guardian.'.
The other three are 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' 'The Passion of the Christ' and
'American Sniper,' according to 'The Guardian.'