Greta Gerwig’s film “Barbie” is set to break the $1 billion mark in global ticket sales, surpassing Patty Jenkins’ “Wonder Woman” to become the highest-grossing film directed by a woman. The movie has been a box office success, earning $53 million in North American locations in just three weeks and is expected to cross $1 billion before the end of the day. With just 53 movies having made over $1 billion in modern box office history, “Barbie” is now the biggest film directed by a woman, surpassing the global total of “Wonder Woman.”
Despite facing new competition from other films like “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” and “Meg 2: The Trench,” “Barbie” has maintained its lead and continued to dominate the box office. The animated “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” landed in fourth place with an estimated $28 million in ticket sales, while the sequel “Meg 2” managed to secure the second spot with a $30 million opening weekend, despite poor critical reviews.
On the other hand, Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” took third place with $28.7 million in North America, bringing its total domestic earnings to $228.6 million. The biopic has also crossed $500 million globally in just three weeks, making it Nolan’s fifth-biggest movie and the biggest World War II movie of all time. With its success, “Oppenheimer” has established itself as one of the top-grossing biographies ever, joining the ranks of films like “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “American Sniper.”
Overall, Greta Gerwig and her film “Barbie” have made a significant impact on the box office, breaking records for female directors and establishing itself as a powerhouse in the industry. With its impressive earnings and continued success, “Barbie” has solidified Gerwig’s reputation as a talented director and writer, paving the way for more opportunities for women in the male-dominated film industry. As the film continues to exceed expectations and set new milestones, it serves as a testament to the power of female-led projects in Hollywood.
