Margot Robbie had always predicted that the film “Barbie” would be a huge success, and it turns out she was correct. According to Variety, the nostalgic blockbuster reached the $1 billion mark at the box office just 17 days after its release. This achievement makes “Barbie” director Greta Gerwig the first solo female filmmaker with a billion-dollar film. The movie has become the fastest Warner Bros. release to reach this milestone, surpassing the previous record set by “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” by two days.
Last month, Robbie, who is also a producer on the film, admitted that she may have been overselling the movie when she pitched it to executives. She compared its potential success to blockbuster franchises like “Jurassic Park” and emphasized the importance of pairing a big idea with a visionary director like Gerwig.
In addition to its success in theaters, “Barbie” has become a cultural phenomenon, inspiring countless memes and viral TikTok videos. The film, which features a star-studded cast including Ryan Gosling, Will Ferrell, and Kate McKinnon, is currently playing in theaters.