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Barbie 2, the potential sequel to Greta Gerwig's 2023 film, has generated a lot of hype online due to recent reports by The Hollywood Reporter claiming the sequel is in the works. However, the representative for Warner Bros., the film's distributor, quickly debunked the rumors, making it clear that Barbie 2 is not in the development, as of this writing.
Barbie's overwhelming box office success prompted hopes of a potential sequel immediately after its release. The film, based on the iconic doll by Mattel, became a cultural phenomenon and took the box office and world by storm in 2023. It set several records, including the highest-grossing film of 2023, the 14th-highest-grossing film of all time, and the top-grossing film ever released by Warner Bros.
What is the latest update on Barbie 2?
On December 13, 2024, The Hollywood Reporter reported that Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach have a story in mind for Barbie 2. According to the publication's sources, the talented duo has pitched a story to Warner Bros. and the project is reportedly in the "early stages" of development.
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However, the media outlet also quoted the studio representative debunking the claims:
"THR’s reporting is inaccurate."
Moreover, a representative for the filmmakers firmly denied that Barbie 2 is in the works by saying:
"There is no legitimacy to this reporting."
In the past, Greta Gerwig said that she would consider directing a sequel for Barbie only if she had a solid script to justify its return. While speaking at the West Hollywood Edition in March 2024, the Lady Bird director shared her thoughts about a potential sequel by saying:
"My North Star is 'What do I deeply love? What do I really care about?' Like, ‘What’s the story underneath this story?' And I think with Barbie, the story underneath this story was I loved Barbie..... And I loved everything about them and my mom was not sure about it. And I find that’s the story, that’s the generational story.....I’m always trying to find those undertows."
When pressed about the possibility of Barbie 2, she conceded:
"If I find the undertow, then we get it. If I don’t find an undertow, there’s no more."
Furthermore, the film's lead star and producer Margot Robbie told the Associated Press in November 2023 that Greta "put everything into this movie" and asserted that she "can’t imagine what would be next."
Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach are busy with other projects
The writing team behind Barbie, Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach, are currently busy with individual projects.
Baumbach is in the middle of post production on his Netflix film, Jay Kelly. Described as a coming-of-age story, the movie is set to release in 2025. It features an ensemble cast comprising Greta Gerwig, Laura Dern, George Clooney, Billy Crudup, Adam Sandler, Riley Keough, Jim Broadbent, and the film's co-writer Emily Mortimer.
Greta, on the other hand, is working on the pre-production of the Chronicles of Narnia reboot for Netflix. Amy Pascal, who is a producer on the film, called the upcoming project as "rock and roll," while speaking to Deadline on December 9, 2024.
What is the story of Barbie?
The fantasy-comedy film follows Margot Robbie’s stereotypical Barbie as she goes through an existential crisis while living her picture-perfect existence in Barbieland. She ventures out into the real world looking for answers and meets the Mattel employee Gloria, who helps her find her true self. Meanwhile, Ken goes through a transformation himself and finds that he is more than "just Ken."
Barbie's star cast included Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera, Issa Rae, Will Ferrell, Kate McKinnon, Michael Cera, Ariana Greenblatt, and Rhea Perlman, among others.
Barbie was released on July 21, 2023, it received glowing reviews from critics and was loved by audiences worldwide. Box Office Mojo reported that the film grossed a whopping $1.4 billion at the box office. Moreover, it received eight Academy Award nominations, including 'Best Picture.' The movie ended up winning 'Best Original Score' for the single, What Was I Made For (Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell).
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