Living in Barbie Land means always being perfect and helping to make the world a better place. Unless you’re having an existential crisis…or you’re a Ken. After its overwhelming success in cinemas around the world, Barbie from lands on digital platforms so you can enjoy it from the comfort of your home. Here we tell you when and where you can see it.
Director: Oscar nominee Greta Gerwig (Ladybug, little woman)based on a screenplay that she wrote together with her husband Noah Baumbach (Stories of a marriage). Margot Robbie brings to life the stereotypical version of the world’s most famous doll, living in a living world alongside other Barbies of different ethnicities and professions. But one day she begins to question her existence and mortality, which leads her on a journey into the real world, where she becomes aware of an unfortunate contrast. Of course, Mattel executives will do everything they can to force her “back into her box.”
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Almost two months after the premiere Barbie managed to position itself as the highest-grossing film of the year, grossing more than $1,400 million. Currently it is already the biggest commercial success in the history of Warner Bros. and the The 15th highest-grossing film of all time Worldwide. Likewise, Mattel expects the film to generate more than $125 million in profits between box office and related products in 2023 alone; Cash that will continue to flow through 2024 and well beyond.
The multi-star cast also includes Ryan Gosling (Blade Runner 2049), America Ferrera (Ugly Betty), Ariana Greenblatt (stuck in the middle), Will Ferrell (The reporter), Issa Rae (The Lovebirds), Emma Mackey (Death on the Nile), Ana Cruz Kayne (Little woman), Sharon Rooney (My crazy fat diary), Hari Nef (Killer nation), Kate McKinnon (The Ghostbusters), Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton), Ritu Arya (The Umbrella Academy), Alexandra Shipp (Tick, tick… boom!), singer Dua Lipa, Simu Liu (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings), Scott Evans (Almost love), Kingsley Ben-Adir (One night in Miami) and Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who), John Cena (Fast and Furious X), Michael Cera (Juno) and Rhea Perlman (Matilda).
Given the public and critical acclaim, Mattel is clearly already planning to do this Barbie in a franchise with multiple sequels and Spin-offs. On the other hand, it gave him the confidence to move forward with his plans to develop up to 45 films based on his portfolio of well-known toys.
Where to see Barbie on digital platforms?
The film Barbie is available at September 12, 2023 for digital rental/purchase in retail iTunes, Prime Video, Claro Video, Google Play and YouTube, izzi go and Total Play.
When will it be? Barbie on HBO Max?
Barbie will be available from December 15, 2023 at no additional cost on HBO Max.