<p>Margot Robbie, who is not just the main star but also the producer of the <em>Barbie</em> movie, took on the task of convincing Warner Bros that her vision for the film would lead to financial success. She confidently expressed during pitch meetings that she believed the movie had the potential to generate $1 billion at the worldwide box office. To achieve this success, she emphasised the importance of having writer-director Greta Gerwig on board, making a strong case that pairing a big idea with a visionary director had proven lucrative for studios in the past. In her green-light meeting, Robbie drew parallels to successful projects like "dinosaurs and [Steven] Spielberg," using examples that had been both extraordinary and financially rewarding for the studios over the years. With Gerwig at the helm, she believed <em>Barbie</em> could achieve similar heights.</p>

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<p>"And then I gave a series of examples like, ‘dinosaurs and [Steven] Spielberg’ – pretty much naming anything that’s been incredible and made a ton of money for the studios over the years. And I was like, ‘And now you’ve got Barbie and Greta Gerwig.’ And I think I told them that it’d make a billion dollars, which maybe I was overselling, but we had a movie to make, okay?” she told Collider.</p>

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<h2><strong>Will <em>Barbie</em> be a billion-dollar project?</strong></h2>

<p>While whether the film will indeed make $1 billion remains to be seen, it's already showing promise as a blockbuster for Warner Bros. The movie is projected to have an opening weekend in the range of $95 million to $110 million, with some exhibitors even speculating that it could potentially reach $140 million in its debut. Warner Bros plans to release <em>Barbie</em> in a substantial number of theatres across North America, with a total of 4,200 locations set for the opening weekend, reported Variety.</p>

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<h2><strong>What is <em>Barbie</em> all about?</strong></h2>

<p><em>Barbie</em> follows the journey of Barbie and Ken, who find themselves expelled from the perfect world of Barbie Land due to their imperfections. Directed by Gerwig and co-written by Gerwig and Noah Baumbach, the film explores themes of self-exploration and existential crisis as the characters navigate the realm of reality. The star-studded cast also includes Ryan Gosling, Will Ferrell, Kate McKinnon, Michael Cera, Emma Mackey, America Ferrera, Alexandra Shipp, Ariana Greenblatt, Emerald Fennell, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Sharon Rooney, Anna Cruz Kanye, Ritu Arya, Conor Swindell, Jamie Demetriou, Marisa Abela, Issa Rae, Hari Nef, and Ncuti Gatwa.</p>

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Margot Robbie, who is not just the main star but also the producer of the Barbie movie, took on the task of convincing Warner Bros that her vision for the film would lead to financial success.

Margot Robbie, who is not just the main star but also the producer of the Barbie movie, took on the task of convincing Warner Bros that her vision for the film would lead to financial success. She confidently expressed during pitch meetings that she believed the movie had the potential to generate $1 billion at the worldwide box office. To achieve this success, she emphasised the importance of having writer-director Greta Gerwig on board, making a strong case that pairing a big idea with a visionary director had proven lucrative for studios in the past. In her green-light meeting, Robbie drew parallels to successful projects like "dinosaurs and [Steven] Spielberg," using examples that had been both extraordinary and financially rewarding for the studios over the years. With Gerwig at the helm, she believed Barbie could achieve similar heights. Also Read: Barbenheimer: From blockbuster showdown to summer's hottest dating trend? "And then I gave a series of examples like, ‘dinosaurs and [Steven] Spielberg’ – pretty much naming anything that’s been incredible and made a ton of money for the studios over the years. And I was like, ‘And now you’ve got Barbie and Greta Gerwig.’ And I think I told them that it’d make a billion dollars, which maybe I was overselling, but we had a movie to make, okay?” she told Collider. Will Barbie be a billion-dollar project? While whether the film will indeed make $1 billion remains to be seen, it's already showing promise as a blockbuster for Warner Bros. The movie is projected to have an opening weekend in the range of $95 million to $110 million, with some exhibitors even speculating that it could potentially reach $140 million in its debut. Warner Bros plans to release Barbie in a substantial number of theatres across North America, with a total of 4,200 locations set for the opening weekend, reported Variety. Also Read: Barbie's long, long journey to the big screen: Why did it take so long? What is Barbie all about? Barbie follows the journey of Barbie and Ken, who find themselves expelled from the perfect world of Barbie Land due to their imperfections. Directed by Gerwig and co-written by Gerwig and Noah Baumbach, the film explores themes of self-exploration and existential crisis as the characters navigate the realm of reality. The star-studded cast also includes Ryan Gosling, Will Ferrell, Kate McKinnon, Michael Cera, Emma Mackey, America Ferrera, Alexandra Shipp, Ariana Greenblatt, Emerald Fennell, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Sharon Rooney, Anna Cruz Kanye, Ritu Arya, Conor Swindell, Jamie Demetriou, Marisa Abela, Issa Rae, Hari Nef, and Ncuti Gatwa. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Margot Robbie promised Warner Bros Barbie will earn $1bn: Maybe I was overselling

<p>It's official. Or maybe it is not yet. But as per projections, Margot Robbie-led upcoming <em>Barbie </em>movie is on track to defeat Christopher Nolan's biopic-thriller <em>Oppenheimer </em>at the box office. As per Deadline, <em>Barbie</em>, based on Mattel's fashion toy, is tracking for an impressive sum of $80 to $100 million in its opening weekend. This is double the projected collections of <em>Oppenheimer</em>. For months now, film buffs have been eagerly awaiting the release of both movies to see which one comes out on top. While <em>Barbie </em>was always considered to have&nbsp;more value for commercial moviegoers, it is wise never to underestimate Nolan, whose movie releases are events unto themselves.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Thus far, though, it appears the Greta Gerwig directorial will win. Both movies, it must be noted, have a production budget of $100 million.</p>

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<h2><strong>What is <em>Barbie </em>all about?</strong></h2>

<p><em>Barbie </em>and Ken, having faced expulsion from the idyllic Barbie Land due to their imperfections, embark on an adventure of self-exploration in the realm of reality. The official synopsis of the film reads, "To live in Barbie Land is to be a perfect being in a perfect place. Unless you have a full-on existential crisis. Or you’re a Ken." Directed by Greta Gerwig and written by her and her filmmaker husband Noah Baumbach, the film has a huge cast with well-known names, including Will Ferrell, Kate McKinnon, Michael Cera, Emma Mackey, America Ferrera, Alexandra Shipp, Ariana Greenblatt, Emerald Fennell, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Sharon Rooney, Anna Cruz Kanye, Ritu Arya, Conor Swindell, Jamie Demetriou, Marisa Abela, Issa Rae, Hari Nef, and Ncuti Gatwa.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>What is <em>Oppenheimer </em>all about?</strong></h2>

<p>Nolan's star-studded film follows the life and times of one J Robert Oppenheimer, an American theoretical physicist who is called the "father of the atomic bomb" for his contribution to the Manhattan Project, which led to the invention of the atomic bomb. Cillian Murphy essays the role of Oppenheimer. But the film has a veritable army of big names in the supporting cast, including Emily Blunt, Robert Downey Jr., Matt Damon, Rami Malek, Florence Pugh, Benny Safdie, Michael Angarano, Josh Hartnett and Kenneth Branagh.</p>

<p>Both <em>Barbie </em>and <em>Oppenheimer </em>will&nbsp;release&nbsp;on July 21.</p>

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It's official. Or maybe it is not yet. But as per projections, Margot Robbie-led upcoming Barbie movie is on track to defeat Christopher Nolan's biopic-thriller Oppenheimer at the box office.

It's official. Or maybe it is not yet. But as per projections, Margot Robbie-led upcoming Barbie movie is on track to defeat Christopher Nolan's biopic-thriller Oppenheimer at the box office. As per Deadline, Barbie, based on Mattel's fashion toy, is tracking for an impressive sum of $80 to $100 million in its opening weekend. This is double the projected collections of Oppenheimer. For months now, film buffs have been eagerly awaiting the release of both movies to see which one comes out on top. While Barbie was always considered to have more value for commercial moviegoers, it is wise never to underestimate Nolan, whose movie releases are events unto themselves. Thus far, though, it appears the Greta Gerwig directorial will win. Both movies, it must be noted, have a production budget of $100 million. What is Barbie all about? Barbie and Ken, having faced expulsion from the idyllic Barbie Land due to their imperfections, embark on an adventure of self-exploration in the realm of reality. The official synopsis of the film reads, "To live in Barbie Land is to be a perfect being in a perfect place. Unless you have a full-on existential crisis. Or you’re a Ken." Directed by Greta Gerwig and written by her and her filmmaker husband Noah Baumbach, the film has a huge cast with well-known names, including Will Ferrell, Kate McKinnon, Michael Cera, Emma Mackey, America Ferrera, Alexandra Shipp, Ariana Greenblatt, Emerald Fennell, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Sharon Rooney, Anna Cruz Kanye, Ritu Arya, Conor Swindell, Jamie Demetriou, Marisa Abela, Issa Rae, Hari Nef, and Ncuti Gatwa. What is Oppenheimer all about? Nolan's star-studded film follows the life and times of one J Robert Oppenheimer, an American theoretical physicist who is called the "father of the atomic bomb" for his contribution to the Manhattan Project, which led to the invention of the atomic bomb. Cillian Murphy essays the role of Oppenheimer. But the film has a veritable army of big names in the supporting cast, including Emily Blunt, Robert Downey Jr., Matt Damon, Rami Malek, Florence Pugh, Benny Safdie, Michael Angarano, Josh Hartnett and Kenneth Branagh. Both Barbie and Oppenheimer will release on July 21. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Margot Robbie promised Warner Bros Barbie will earn $1bn: Maybe I was overselling

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