‘Barbie’ crosses the $1 billion mark as ‘Oppenheimer’ compete at the box office 2023
The movie office is experiencing fierce rivalry as ‘Barbie’ surpasses the $1 billion mark worldwide, while ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,’ ‘Meg 2,’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ compete fiercely.
Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ is expected to make roughly $54 million in its third weekend, totaling $460.4 million in North America and nearing $1 billion globally. This accomplishment, which is expected within the next day, making it the first solo-directed live-action picture directed by a woman to reach the billion-dollar mark. The film is also the highest-grossing live-action film for a female director in the United States, surpassing ‘Wonder Woman’ and ‘Captain Marvel.
Maintaining its top spot for the weekend, ‘Barbie’ faces competition for second place. Early estimates suggest ‘Oppenheimer,’ ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem,’ and ‘Meg 2: The Trench’ are closely contending, each projected to earn around $29 million, according to rival studios.
BARBIE AND OPPENHEIMER
The ‘TMNT’ revival, which earned $9.3 million on Friday, is expected to gross $30 million, according to Paramount. With good reviews and an A CinemaScore, Seth Rogen’s family-friendly film could gross around $45 million in its first five days.
‘Meg 2,’ published by Warner Bros., follows up on the 2018 success ‘The Meg,’ grossing $12 million on Friday, including $3.2 million from Thursday previews. The sequel, which has a B- CinemaScore, continues the horror theme.
Meanwhile, Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ continues its strong performance, surpassing $500 million worldwide and is projected to reach $551 million by Sunday. Focusing on the creation of the atomic bomb, the film becomes the highest-grossing World War II picture, outpacing ‘Dunkirk’ and ‘Saving Private Ryan.’
FAQ:
What milestone did ‘Barbie’ achieve and how does it compare to other films directed by women?
‘Barbie’ crossed $1 billion globally and became the first solo-directed live-action film by a woman to join the billion-dollar club, outperforming ‘Wonder Woman’ and ‘Captain Marvel.’
Which movies are vying for second place at the box office, and how much did ‘TMNT’ earn?
‘Oppenheimer,’ ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem,’ and ‘Meg 2: The Trench’ are in a tight race for No. 2, with ‘TMNT’ predicted to earn $30 million after making $9.3 million on Friday.
