Greta Gerwig Breaks Box Office Record with $1 Billion Global Ticket Sales for ‘Barbie’

Greta Gerwig is set to make history with her latest movie, “Barbie”. The film is projected to sail past $1 billion in global ticket sales in just three weeks in theaters, breaking the record for female directors that was previously held by Patty Jenkins, who helmed “Wonder Woman”.

In modern box office history, only 53 movies have made over $1 billion, not accounting for inflation, and “Barbie” is now the biggest to be directed by one woman. This weekend, the film added another $53 million from 4,178 North American locations according to studio estimates on Sunday. Warner Bros. said the film will cross $1 billion before the end of the day.

This is a major milestone for female directors in the film industry. Patty Jenkins’ “Wonder Woman” was the previous record holder, having made $821 million in 2017. Gerwig’s success with “Barbie” is a testament to the progress that has been made in the industry, and it is a sign of more great things to come.

Gerwig is no stranger to success. She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Director for her 2017 film “Lady Bird”. She also wrote and directed the 2018 film “Little Women”, which was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

Gerwig’s success with “Barbie” is a major milestone for female directors in the film industry. It is a sign of progress and a reminder that great things can be achieved when women are given the opportunity to succeed.