Sorry Mario, Barbie Taking Over Top Spot At The 2023 US Box Office

The live-action film adaptation of Barbie has taken over the top spot at the 2023 US box office, dethroning the animated film Minions: The Rise of Gru.

Barbie has grossed over $165 million at the US box office since its release on July 21, 2023. The film stars Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken. It is directed by Greta Gerwig and produced by Mattel Films and Warner Bros. Pictures.

Minions: The Rise of Gru has grossed over $162 million at the US box office since its release on July 1, 2022. The film is the sequel to the 2015 film Minions and the fifth installment in the Despicable Me franchise. It is directed by Kyle Balda and Brad Ableson and produced by Illumination Entertainment.

The success of Barbie is a surprise to many, as the film was not expected to be a major box office hit. However, the film has been praised by critics and audiences alike for its humor, heart, and positive messages.

The success of Barbie is a sign of the growing popularity of female-led films. In recent years, there has been a surge in the number of successful female-led films, such as Wonder Woman, Captain Marvel, and Black Widow. The success of these films shows that audiences are hungry for more stories about strong and empowered women.

The success of Barbie is also a sign of the growing popularity of live-action adaptations of animated films. In recent years, there have been a number of successful live-action adaptations of animated films, such as Aladdin, The Lion King, and Beauty and the Beast. The success of these films shows that audiences are willing to see their favorite animated characters brought to life in live-action form.