Jackpot for Barbie! Greta Gerwig’s film, which has been out for almost a month now, has grossed $1.2 billion worldwide. including 537.2 million in the US, making it Warner Bros.’ biggest hit in history before The Dark Knight.
As of 2023, Barbie is the second highest-grossing worldwide, behind Super Mario Bros. which should be exceeded shortly. A card that makes its lead actress, Margot Robbie, happy, and especially on a financial level.
According to variety, based on reports from three people with knowledge of his contract, the actor is set to earn at least $50 million thanks to the summer blockbuster. Combining her acting and salary (with the help of his company LuckyChap Entertainment) and various box office bonuses.
Of course, that’s half the 100 million that Tom Cruise raked in thanks to Top Gun: Maverick in 2022. But it’s a huge win for Margot Robbie and her company, which was founded in 2014 to tell women’s stories on the big screen. and supporting female creators behind the camera.
Before Barbie, LuckyChap Entertainment helped produce the DC film Birds of Prey, which allowed her to bring back the character of Harley Quinn after Suicide Squad. But also the promising Young Woman (Oscar for Best Original Screenplay in 2021) and the mini-series The Cleaner, which is broadcast on Netflix and has been nominated for three Emmy Awards.
A success story in which Barbie is beautifully featured today. It became the highest-grossing film by a female director (Greta Gerwig). And by offering this handsome jackpot to its lead actor and producer.
Source: Allocine
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