Summary:
- Barbie movie dominates the box office, surpassing expectations and earning $337 million worldwide.
- Oppenheimer, an Atomic Bomb thriller, takes the second spot with $174 million in global earnings.
- Studios opt for a collaborative approach, turning the movie releases into a celebratory event rather than a competition.
- Margot Robbie's promotion of the movie in various Barbie dresses generates buzz.
- Carol Spencer, the 90-year-old designer of astronaut Barbie and totally hair Barbie, receives recognition for her lifelike creations.
Barbenheimer Mania ruled the box office. Barbie took the top spot, shattering expectations, raking in $337 million worldwide, making it the biggest opening of the year. The Atomic Bomb thriller Oppenheimer came in second, taking in $174 million globally. The studios really leaned into both movies coming out on the same weekend. Instead of turning it into a complete competition, they said, let's love each other back, and they made it into an event.
Before the actors' strike, Margot Robbie was traveling the globe promoting the movie in iconic Barbie dresses. There's enchanted evening Barbie, pink and fabulous Barbie, solo in the spotlight Barbie, and of course, original Barbie. Now meet the woman who designed astronaut Barbie and totally hair Barbie. She's 90-year-old Carol Spencer, author of Dressing Barbie. She worked for Mattel beginning in 1963. Her clothing was to be accurate in every detail. Who knew generations later Barbie would save Hollywood?
The success of 'Barbie' and the unique approach by the studios in releasing both movies together have made it a remarkable event in the film industry. Barbie's enduring popularity and the creative efforts of Carol Spencer have ensured that the iconic doll continues to influence popular culture even after generations. Hollywood celebrates this newfound success, and audiences eagerly await more adventures from the beloved Barbie universe.