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Sydney Sweeney Open to Joining Barbie Sequel as Warner Bros. Eyes Follow-Up

Sydney Sweeney says she will review a potential sequel script before committing to Barbie 2 following renewed studio interest.

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Overview

  • Sydney Sweeney told Bustle that she is a “huge fan” of Margot Robbie and would be open to joining a Barbie sequel if presented with a suitable script.
  • Warner Bros. executives have reiterated their desire to produce a follow-up to the 2023 Barbie, which grossed over $1.4 billion worldwide.
  • Margot Robbie and director Greta Gerwig have maintained that the original film was conceived as a standalone work and not designed for a sequel.
  • Rumors of a December 2024 sequel script by Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach were publicly denied by both filmmakers and Warner Bros.
  • Sweeney is currently filming Euphoria Season 3 for HBO and has described the upcoming season as a “wild ride.”