Greta Gerwig‘s directorial prowess has once again made history, as her film ‘Barbie‘ smashes records and cements her as the highest-grossing female director both domestically and globally. The film, produced by Warner Bros., has been on a remarkable journey of success.
Gerwig’s achievement was first marked by surpassing the domestic box office earnings of ‘Frozen II,’ which was co-directed by Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck. While the Disney sequel grossed $477.4 million in North America, ‘Barbie’ triumphed with a domestic tally of $492.6 million and counting, making it the 20th film ever to cross the $500 million mark domestically.
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But the accolades don’t stop there for Gerwig. ‘Barbie’ has also propelled her to the top spot for the highest-grossing female director of a live-action film at the worldwide box office, surpassing Marvel Studios‘ ‘Captain Marvel,’ directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck. While ‘Captain Marvel’ earned $1.13 billion globally, ‘Barbie’ has danced its way to a worldwide tally of $1.113 billion, achieving this feat in record time.
The film’s groundbreaking journey began with a staggering opening weekend of $162 million at the North American box office, making it the highest domestic opening ever for a female director, whether working solo or as part of a team. Previous records were held by Patty Jenkins’ ‘Wonder Woman’ with a debut of $103.3 million in 2017 and ‘Captain Marvel’ with its initial earnings of $426 million.
In a mere 17 days after release, ‘Barbie’ entered the elite billion-dollar club, solidifying its position as the first live-action film directed solely by a woman to achieve this milestone.
As ‘Barbie’ continues its triumphant run, industry experts are now pondering whether it can surpass the worldwide earnings of ‘Frozen II,’ which stands at $1.43 billion, becoming the highest-grossing film ever directed by a woman. With the current pace of its box office performance, there are no limits to what ‘Barbie’ might achieve, as it maintains its dominance at the box office despite being in its fourth week of release.
Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ is not just a film; it’s a testament to her visionary direction and the powerful impact of female creators in the world of cinema. As it continues to break barriers and set new records, ‘Barbie’ stands as a beacon of achievement and inspiration for generations to come.