Margot Robbie’s latest cinematic venture has surpassed notable milestones, securing its position as a billion-dollar blockbuster and making waves in the streaming domain. The Australian actress first gained international acclaim for her portrayal of a character opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in Martin Scorsese’s acclaimed film, The Wolf of Wall Street (2013). Since then, Robbie has garnered three Academy Award nominations: one for producing and two for her impressive performances in I, Tonya (2017) and Bombshell (2019).
Robbie’s filmography includes several commercially successful titles, with Suicide Squad (2016) standing out as one of her biggest hits. In this DC Comics adaptation, she embodied the beloved antihero Harley Quinn, helping the film achieve a remarkable global gross of $749.2 million against a production budget of $175 million. Other notable films that have exceeded $100 million at the global box office include the 2021 sequel The Suicide Squad, Peter Rabbit, Focus, and Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood.
Barbie’s Streaming Success on Netflix in the U.S.
Sustained Commercial Success at Home
The 2023 film Barbie has emerged as a streaming favorite on Netflix in the U.S. Released simultaneously with Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, the film became part of the buzzworthy “Barbenheimer”double feature phenomenon. Margot Robbie stars as the iconic Mattel doll, whose journey of self-discovery unfolds in the real world. The ensemble cast features talented actors like Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera, Kate McKinnon, Issa Rae, Rhea Perlman, and Will Ferrell. Directed by Greta Gerwig, Barbie has been a significant critical and financial success, amassing $1.446 billion worldwide from a budget of approximately $145 million and securing eight Oscar nominations, winning one.
The film’s Oscar win for Best Original Song went to “What Was I Made For?”by Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell.
According to Netflix, Barbie currently ranks No. 6 among the most-viewed English-language films in the United States for the past week, trailing behind Netflix originals such as Carry-On (No. 1), The Six Triple Eight (No. 2), and That Christmas (No. 5). Other films in the top tier include acquired titles like The Dead Don’t Die (No. 4) and It Ends with Us (No. 3). Impressively, Barbie has also made it into the Top 10 in eight global territories, including Bulgaria, Spain, Finland, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, and The Maldives.
Implications for the Future of Barbie
Optimistic Prospects for Barbie 2
The impressive performance of Barbie across various platforms underscores its enduring appeal to audiences worldwide. With rave reviews translating to a Certified Fresh rating of 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and a favorable audience score of 83%, the film has captured the hearts of viewers. Although plans for a potential sequel, Barbie 2, are still in their infancy, the film’s streaming triumph may accelerate its development process.
Source: Netflix
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