Based on a report from Comic Book, it has been confirmed that the movie adaptation of the iconic Barbie doll franchise has made history as the highest-grossing movie in the extensive Warner Bros. film catalog, generating an impressive $1.34 billion in global box office sales.
The film is currently only a mere $20 million away from surpassing the revenue earned by The Super Mario Bros. Movie. This feat would secure its position as the highest-grossing film worldwide for 2023. Barring any unforeseen success stories such as Aquaman or The Marvels, it is highly likely that Barbie will emerge victorious and claim the coveted title of overall highest-grossing film of the year. Only Barbie and Super Mario Bros. have crossed the $1 billion mark in global box office earnings.
Taking the third spot for 2023 is Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, amassing slightly over $845 million. During its journey to claiming the studio’s top record, Barbie overtook 2011’s Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II, which previously held the mantle for Warner Bros.’s highest-grossing film with $1.34 billion. The second spot belonged to Aquaman, which secured $1,143,758,700 during its theatrical run 2018.
Barbie’s Cinematic Triumph is Unmatched
Barbie made its cinematic debut on July 21, quickly establishing itself as a box-office powerhouse. It held the top spot for four consecutive weeks and narrowly secured second place, trailing closely behind Blue Beetle in the fifth and sixth weeks. The film also came remarkably close to dethroning Gran Turismo from its leading position during its opening weekend.
Of its total earnings, $594,801,000 belongs to the domestic box office, accounting for roughly 46 percent of the Greta Gerwig-directed film’s total gross. The remaining $745,500,000 has flowed in from international markets, mirroring the domestic-to-international ticket sales ratio that was pivotal in propelling The Super Mario Bros. Movie to its financial success.
