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Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie' Becomes Highest Grossing Film by Female Director

  • Barbie has surpassed $500 million at the domestic box office, becoming the highest grossing film by a female director in the US.
  • The film has earned over $1.1 billion globally, making Gerwig the top grossing female director worldwide for a live action film.
  • Barbie brought back moviegoers who hadn't been to theaters since before the pandemic, accounting for $242 million in ticket sales.
  • The film continues its box office dominance, remaining a top performer even after other major releases.
  • While Barbie faces challenges matching Frozen II's $1.45 billion global total, it has broken records and highlighted the need for more female directors.
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