The highly anticipated live-action film Barbie has earned the biggest preview for the summer box office, with $22.3 million. The film, which stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, beat the previous record holder, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, which earned $17.5 million in previews.
Barbie is projected to open with $110-140 million this weekend, making it the biggest opening for a female-led film. The film has been praised for its positive portrayal of Barbie and its diverse cast.
Barbie is directed by Greta Gerwig and written by Gerwig and Noah Baumbach. The film also stars Simu Liu, America Ferrera, Kate McKinnon, Alexandra Shipp, and Will Ferrell.
The film’s success is a major win for Warner Bros., which has been struggling in recent years. The studio’s last major box office hit was The Batman, which earned $1.3 billion worldwide.
Barbie’s success is a sign that audiences are hungry for female-led films. The film has been praised for its positive portrayal of Barbie and its diverse cast. This is a major step forward for representation in Hollywood, and it is sure to inspire other studios to create more films with female leads.
