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‘Barbie’ runs Gotham now: ‘The Dark Knight’ gets upset as Warner Bros. highest earning domestic release

'Oppenheimer' isn't the only Christopher Nolan film that 'Barbie' sured.
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Published: Aug 16, 2023 07:39 pm

The Dark Knight, was dethroned as Warner Bros.’ highest-grossing domestic release.

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As of writing, Barbie has earned over $537 million at the domestic box office since its release, overtaking Nolan’s The Super Mario Bros Movie as the highest-grossing movie of 2023 (per Variety). The Nintendo picture currently has a worldwide gross of $1.3 billion, and Barbie is just shy of it by less than $2 million.

Before the blockbuster’s release, first solo female director to have a film reach this box office milestone.

It’s not only the box office where Barbie broke records. “I’m Just Ken,” performed by Encanto.

Warner Bros. and Mattel are now trying to replicate Barbie‘s success, as the toy company plans to bring more of its intellectual properties to the big screen. Hot Wheels director has begun, which is currently scheduled to come out in 2025.

While a sequel has yet to be confirmed, have a conversation about him playing Ken.

If you still haven’t watched this billion-dollar blockbuster yet, Barbie is now showing in theaters.

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Erielle Sudario is a Digital Producer for We Got This Covered. Outside of work, she's either DM'ing a 'Dungeons and Dragons' campaign, playing video games, or building keyboards. Erielle holds a Bachelor of Communications Degree (specializing in film and journalism) from Western Sydney University and a Graduate Diploma in Radio and Podcasting from the Australian Film, Television, and Radio School.
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