‘Barbie’ Becomes Warner Bros.’ Highest-Grossing Domestic Release Ever

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After the massive anticipation of the new &#039;Barbie&#039; movie, it didn&#039;t disappoint! The film is smashing box office records and has its eyes on more milestones to pass soon.

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00:00 Barbie has surpassed the $537.5 million mark at box offices in North America, Variety reports.

00:08 The feat has knocked The Dark Knight from its top spot to become Warner Bros.' highest-grossing

00:12 domestic release in history.

00:15 Barbie is also expected to surpass the $574 million brought in by the Super Mario Bros.

00:21 movie to become 2023's biggest domestic release, Variety reports.

00:26 Additionally, Barbie could potentially dethrone Mario, $1.35 billion, as the highest-grossing

00:32 international movie of the year since it has already hit the $1.2 billion mark.

00:38 Barbie is the first film directed by a woman, Greta Gerwig, to reach $1 billion.

00:44 It's also the fastest Warner Bros. film to reach $1 billion, doing so in just 17 days.

00:51 Barbie star Margot Robbie is expected to earn approximately $50 million due to the movie's

00:56 success.

00:57 Gerwig will likely receive hefty bonuses as well.

01:01 Experts don't see the movie's success slowing down anytime soon.

01:06 Some are saying Barbie could become Warner Bros.' highest-grossing international release

01:10 of all time, surpassing Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2.

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