Warner Bros. international blockbuster film Barbie has crossed the $1 billion mark in global box-office sales during its third week of release, becoming only the second film this year to breach that mark.BARBIE has passed $1 billion. pic.twitter.com/WVmgXokLfp— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) August 6, 2023In an announcement made on Sunday, Warner Bros. said that the movie raked in $53 million in the United States and Canada during its third week, along with an additional $74 million from international markets. This raises the movies total earnings to $459.4 million domestically and an astounding $1.03 billion worldwide.Barbie now claims the position of being the second-highest-grossing film of the year, trailing closely behind Universal Pictures The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which earned $1.35 billion in ticket sales since its April release.This week also witnessed the debut of two new films in the US. Warner Bros. Meg 2: The Trench secured the second spot in earnings with $30 million in ticket sales, as per estimates by the media analytics company Comscore Inc.Universal Pictures Oppenheimer is third on the list, and Paramount Pictures new release Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem followed closely in fourth after generating $28 million in revenue.Greta Gerwig sets record for solo director earnings with Barbie ticket salesHelmed by director Greta Gerwig, Barbie stars Margot Robbie as the titular character and features Ryan Gosling as Ken. The massive worldwide success of the film has seen Gerwig becoming the first woman with sole director credit to achieve the $1 billion milestone, as per a statement by Warner Bros.Greta Gerwig becomes the first woman in history to solely direct a film that grossed over $1 billion at the box office #Barbie pic.twitter.com/grf3uKpAoV— Women Posting Ws (@womenpostingws) August 6, 2023A joint venture between Warner Bros. and American toymaker Mattel Inc., Barbie has not only captivated moviegoing audiences but also boosted Warner Music Group through its successful soundtrack, which features tracks from acclaimed artists like Lizzo and Dua Lipa.Barbie hit the theatres on July 21, clashing with the release of Christopher Nolans Oppenheimer, a convergence that sparked a social media sensation and meme frenzy under the witty Barbenheimer tagline.
