Congratulations are in order for Greta Gerwig, who became the 29th director to join the prestigious billion-dollar movie club, as well as the first solo female director to accomplish this incredible feat. In a triumphant third week since its release, Barbie has achieved a remarkable milestone of crossing the billion-dollar mark globally. This remarkable achievement marks the second film of the year to attain such a feat, with the Super Mario Bros. Movie accomplishing it in April after four weeks.
Barbie’s dominance at the box office has been a little surprising but calming for those worried about the Post-Covid box office economy. The beloved creation by Mattel raked in an impressive $53 million domestically in its third week, accumulating a total of $459.4 million in the domestic market alone. On the international front, it collected $72 million, propelling its worldwide earnings to an impressive $1.03 billion, according to Comscore.
Despite its domestic success, Barbie faced strong international competition, with Meg 2: The Trench taking the top spot with $112 million. Nevertheless, Barbie’s global achievements has solidified its place as a major blockbuster.
Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer also continues to enjoy a successful run, ranking third both internationally and domestically. The latest masterpiece from the famed director crossed the half-billion-dollar threshold worldwide, earning a remarkable $552.9 million. This gripping World War II film has cemented its position as Nolan’s fifth biggest movie, showcasing the enduring appeal of historically inspired dramas.
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Additionally, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise showed that it still possesses significant turtle power. The reboot, co-written by Seth Rogen and boasting an all-star voice cast including Rogen, Maya Rudolph, and Paul Rudd, earned a commendable $28 million over the weekend and accumulated $51.6 million globally. This impressive start continues the enduring popularity of the beloved turtles.
Meanwhile, Disney’s Haunted Mansion continued to draw audiences, although not the audience number Disney was hoping for, grossing $9 million in its second week and bringing its total to a respectable $42 million domestically and $59.6 million worldwide.
For those still worried about the future of the theater box office economy post-Covid, it appears that 2023 is undeniably strong. Barbie crossing the billion-dollar mark globally gives confidence to studios and producers that original content can be successful. Greta Gerwig’s accomplishment as the first solo female director in the billion-dollar movie club is also an achievement that will be celebrated among the Hollywood peers. It is evident that audiences around the world continue to embrace the magic of cinema by leaving their homes and going to the theaters, showing the box office economy as strong.
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