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Greta Gerwig Becomes the First Female Director to Touch 1 Billion Leaving &#8216;Oppenheimer&#8217; Miles Behind

When Margot Robbie approached Greta Gerwig to write the script for Barbie in
2019, little did she know that they would, in fact, write history together.
Later, taking on the role of the director as well, Gerwig alongside Robbie as a
producer created a cinematic masterpiece that hit theaters on 21st July. In less
than a month after its release, Barbie has now already hit the billion mark at
the box office. Making Gerwig the first ever female to direct a movie to achieve
this feat, Barbie is surely going to go down in history as a milestone for
womankind.

Painting the screen in its pink hues, the flick was met with fierce competition
from Oppenheimer which released on the same day. Cinema fanatics wondered if a
film based on children’s toys could stand its own in the face of a Christopher
Nolan project. And now that the results are out, the doubts have subsided.


GRETA GERWIG BLOWS OPPENHEIMER OUT OF THE WATER

A movie’s impact is judged by a lot more than how much it grosses at the box
office. But its monetary success is an undeniably important factor, nonetheless.
Placing in second behind Super Mario Bros, Barbie leaves Oppenheimer, which is
currently in seventh place, far behind. With a difference of almost half a
billion between them, it is clear that there’s no stopping Barbie now.

> Highest-grossing Hollywood films at the worldwide box office 🍿
> 
> 1️⃣ #SuperMarioBros
> [https://twitter.com/hashtag/SuperMarioBros?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] —
> $1.36B
> 2️⃣ #Barbie [https://twitter.com/hashtag/Barbie?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]
> — $1.03B
> 3️⃣ #GotGVol3
> [https://twitter.com/hashtag/GotGVol3?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] — $845M
> 4️⃣ #FastX [https://twitter.com/hashtag/FastX?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] —
> $705M
> 5️⃣ #AcrossTheSpiderVerse
> [https://twitter.com/hashtag/AcrossTheSpiderVerse?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]
> — $684M
> 6️⃣ #TheLittleMermaid
> [https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheLittleMermaid?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] —
> $564M
> 7️⃣ #Oppenheimer
> [https://twitter.com/hashtag/Oppenheimer?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] — $553M
> 8️⃣ #MissionImpossible7
> [https://twitter.com/hashtag/MissionImpossible7?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]
> — $494M
> 9️⃣ #AntMan3
> [https://twitter.com/hashtag/AntMan3?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]…
> pic.twitter.com/NU6lYQfLrC [https://t.co/NU6lYQfLrC]
> 
> — Culture Crave 🍿 (@CultureCrave) August 6, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/CultureCrave/status/1688288673853542400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



Following close behind are two Marvel movies, namely Guardians of the Galaxy 3
and Across the Spider-Verse securing their spots in the top 5. Disney’s The
Little Mermaid also deserves a special mention having faced a lot of flack for
having a diversified cast and still placing before Oppenheimer in sixth place.

ALSO READ: 3-Time Academy Award Nominated Director Greta Gerwig Reveals The
‘Real’ Reason She Made ‘Barbie’
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-three-time-academy-award-nominated-director-greta-gerwig-reveals-the-real-reason-she-made-barbie/]

Considering that she managed this victory as a solo female director, Greta
Gerwig now has another celebration lined up after her recent birthday surprise
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-greta-gerwig-birthday-weekend-haul-ryan-goslings-barbie-themed-gift-and-the-sweet-box-office-record/].
Meanwhile, the makers of the flick have an important message for a special group
of people.


THIS BARBIE IS A BILLIONAIRE, COURTESY OF MOVIE-GOERS

The official page of the Barbie movie takes to Instagram to thank all the
viewers that made its success possible. In a rousing message, they thank all the
Barbies and Kens that made the team’s dream come true. The video opens with an
“Okay ladies, let’s do this.” And it is safe to say that the ladies, Margot
Robbie and Greta Gerwig have officially done it.

 

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> A post shared by BARBIE (@barbiethemovie)
> [https://www.instagram.com/reel/CvnAjD4NQ1q/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading]

However, one can’t overlook the outstanding performance by Ryan Gosling
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-review-barbie-2023-review-ryan-goslings-ken-who-takes-the-spotlight/]
and the supporting cast that made the flick a must-watch for people of all
generations and genders. Fans now hope that Gerwig will deliver many such flicks
that continue this trend of shattering ceilings and breaking barriers.

ALSO READ: ‘Barbie’ Just Defeated This Margot Robbie and Will Smith Starrer to
Become the Actress’ Grandest Box Office Hit
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-barbie-just-defeated-this-margot-robbie-and-will-smith-starrer-to-become-the-actress-grandest-box-office-hit/]

Do you think Oppenheimer will manage to catch up with Barbie at the box office
in the coming weeks? Share your thoughts with us in the comments.

Ibadat Kaur

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<p>When Margot Robbie approached Greta Gerwig to write the script for <em>Barbie</em> in 2019, little did she know that they would, in fact, write history together. Later, taking on the role of the director as well, Gerwig alongside Robbie as a producer created a cinematic masterpiece that hit theaters on 21st July. In less than a month after its release, <em>Barbie</em> has now already hit the billion mark at the box office. Making Gerwig the first ever female to direct a movie to achieve this feat, <em>Barbie</em> is surely going to go down in history as a milestone for womankind.</p>
<p>Painting the screen in its pink hues, the flick was met with fierce competition from <em>Oppenheimer</em> which released on the same day. Cinema fanatics wondered if a film based on children&#8217;s toys could stand its own in the face of a Christopher Nolan project. And now that the results are out, the doubts have subsided.</p>
<h2><strong>Greta Gerwig blows Oppenheimer out of the water</strong></h2>
<p>A movie’s impact is judged by a lot more than how much it grosses at the box office. But its monetary success is an undeniably important factor, nonetheless. Placing in second behind <em>Super Mario Bros</em>, <em>Barbie</em> leaves <em>Oppenheimer,</em> which is currently in seventh place, far behind. With a difference of almost half a billion between them, it is clear that there’s no stopping <em>Barbie</em> now.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Highest-grossing Hollywood films at the worldwide box office 🍿</p>
<p>1️⃣ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SuperMarioBros?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SuperMarioBros</a> — $1.36B<br />2️⃣ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Barbie?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Barbie</a> — $1.03B<br />3️⃣ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GotGVol3?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GotGVol3</a> — $845M<br />4️⃣ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FastX?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FastX</a> — $705M<br />5️⃣ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AcrossTheSpiderVerse?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AcrossTheSpiderVerse</a> — $684M<br />6️⃣ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheLittleMermaid?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheLittleMermaid</a> — $564M<br />7️⃣ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Oppenheimer?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Oppenheimer</a> — $553M<br />8️⃣ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MissionImpossible7?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MissionImpossible7</a> — $494M<br />9️⃣ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AntMan3?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AntMan3</a>… <a href="https://t.co/NU6lYQfLrC">pic.twitter.com/NU6lYQfLrC</a></p>
<p>&mdash; Culture Crave 🍿 (@CultureCrave) <a href="https://twitter.com/CultureCrave/status/1688288673853542400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>Following close behind are two Marvel movies, namely <em>Guardians of the Galaxy 3</em> and <em>Across the Spider-Verse</em> securing their spots in the top 5. Disney&#8217;s <em>The Little Mermaid</em> also deserves a special mention having faced a lot of flack for having a diversified cast and still placing before <em>Oppenheimer</em> in sixth place.</p>
<p><strong>ALSO READ:</strong> <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-three-time-academy-award-nominated-director-greta-gerwig-reveals-the-real-reason-she-made-barbie/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">3-Time Academy Award Nominated Director Greta Gerwig Reveals The ‘Real’ Reason She Made ‘Barbie’</a></p>
<p>Considering that she managed this victory as a solo female director, Greta Gerwig now has another celebration lined up <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-greta-gerwig-birthday-weekend-haul-ryan-goslings-barbie-themed-gift-and-the-sweet-box-office-record/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">after her recent birthday surprise</a>. Meanwhile, the makers of the flick have an important message for a special group of people.</p>
<h2><strong>This Barbie is a billionaire, courtesy of movie-goers</strong></h2>
<p>The official page of the <em>Barbie</em> movie takes to Instagram to thank all the viewers that made its success possible. In a rousing message, they thank all the Barbies and Kens that made the team’s dream come true. The video opens with an “<em>Okay ladies, let&#8217;s do this.</em>” And it is safe to say that the ladies, Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig have officially done it.</p>
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<p>However, one can’t overlook <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-review-barbie-2023-review-ryan-goslings-ken-who-takes-the-spotlight/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the outstanding performance by Ryan Gosling</a> and the supporting cast that made the flick a must-watch for people of all generations and genders. Fans now hope that Gerwig will deliver many such flicks that continue this trend of shattering ceilings and breaking barriers.</p>
<p><strong>ALSO READ:</strong> <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-barbie-just-defeated-this-margot-robbie-and-will-smith-starrer-to-become-the-actress-grandest-box-office-hit/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">‘Barbie’ Just Defeated This Margot Robbie and Will Smith Starrer to Become the Actress’ Grandest Box Office Hit</a></p>
<p>Do you think <em>Oppenheimer</em> will manage to catch up with <em>Barbie</em> at the box office in the coming weeks? Share your thoughts with us in the comments.</p>


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