Record-Breaking Box Office Success: ‘Barbie‘ Surges with $26.1 Million on Monday for Warner Bros.
Barbie, the female-led film directed by Greta Gerwig, is proving to be a sensational box office hit, smashing records at Warner Bros. and securing the highest Monday earnings ever for both the studio and a female director. This PG-13 movie, centered around Mattel’s iconic fashion doll, has surpassed all expectations, raking in a historic $162 million domestically during its opening weekend. With Monday’s earnings of $26.1 million, Barbie’s total domestic box office collection stands at an impressive $188.1 million, well on its way to surpassing the $200 million milestone on Tuesday.
Barbie’s success is a game-changer for Warner Bros., surpassing previous records set by blockbuster films. Notably, Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Dark Knight’ held the studio’s most extensive Monday record with $24.5 million, which Barbie quickly overtook. This marks a historic moment for the film and the studio, solidifying Barbie’s position as a box office tsunami.
Greta Gerwig’s directorial prowess has made history, as Barbie now holds the title for the biggest opening ever for a female director. This achievement is a significant milestone in Hollywood, showcasing the demand for female-led projects and their immense potential to draw in audiences.
Barbie’s initial projections were between $90 million and $110 million, but the film surpassed all estimates by securing an outstanding $162 million during its debut weekend. Such an accomplishment is typically reserved for male-driven superhero films or marquee intellectual properties, making Barbie’s success all the more noteworthy.
Alongside Barbie, Universal’s ‘Oppenheimer’ also made a remarkable impact, earning $82.4 million domestically during its opening weekend. Directed by a celebrated filmmaker, the R-rated historical drama about J. Robert Oppenheimer and the making of the atomic bomb has quickly become one of the top-grossing films in its genre.
With Barbie’s monumental success at the box office, it is clear that female-led films can capture audiences’ attention and shatter records. Greta Gerwig’s direction and the film’s captivating storyline have resonated with moviegoers, leading to a historic Monday earning of $26.1 million for Warner Bros. As Barbie’s box office journey continues, it is poised to achieve even more significant milestones, solidifying its place as a groundbreaking success in the film industry. Similarly, ‘Oppenheimer’ has proven that thought-provoking historical dramas can thrive in the modern cinematic landscape, adding to the excitement and diversity of offerings for movie enthusiasts.
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