Barbie's Billion Dollar Success

Barbie, the film about the iconic Mattel doll, has achieved a remarkable feat by surpassing one billion dollars in worldwide box office revenue. Despite a 43% decline in its third weekend, Barbie managed to hold onto the top spot at the box office with $53 million. Its domestic total currently stands at $459.3 million, making it the second highest-grossing film of the year and the 24th highest-grossing film of all time.

Competing Films and International Success

Warner Bros.' "En eaux très troubles" debuted in second place at the box office, earning $30 million in domestic revenue. Although this is 34% lower than its predecessor, "En eaux troubles," the film is attracting a younger audience, with 19% of viewers under 18 years old. Premium formats and 3D showings accounted for a significant portion of the film's revenue.

Internationally, "En eaux très troubles" is performing better, earning $112 million, a 1% increase compared to the first film. The film is particularly successful in China, where it has earned $53.3 million and is co-produced. "Oppenheimer" dropped to third place in its third weekend, earning $28.7 million domestically. However, its international decline of 31% is less pronounced. With a total of $324.3 million in international revenue, "Oppenheimer" is set to surpass previous films like "Dunkirk" and "Interstellar."

"Ninja Turtles: Teenage Years" debuted in fourth place with $28 million. The animated action-comedy film from Paramount had early screenings, accumulating $43.1 million in five days. While this is a decrease compared to the 2014 film, it is a 3% increase compared to the 2016 sequel. The film has currently grossed $8.5 million internationally, with the United Kingdom and Germany being its main markets.

Barbie's Historic Achievement

Barbie has made history by becoming the 53rd film to surpass one billion dollars in worldwide box office revenue. This achievement also marks a record for director Greta Gerwig, as she becomes the first female director to accomplish this feat on her own. Previous billion-dollar films had both male and female directors, making Barbie's success even more significant.

Barbie's success extends beyond the United States, where it continues to dominate the box office. With $459.4 million in domestic revenue, Barbie is the second highest-grossing film of the year and the first film entirely directed by a woman. Despite facing competition from other films, Barbie is expected to reach even greater heights, with experts predicting a worldwide gross of $1.5 billion. This would make it the highest-grossing film of the year and a true cultural phenomenon.

Words of the day

Barbie : Barbie

Success : Succès