The Barbie movie has enjoyed a successful run at the global box office. Whether it’s due to the film’s quality or its significant influence on popular culture, we can’t say for sure. However, one thing is certain: the film has generated immense box office revenue. And of course, the lead star Margot Robbie has received a significant share of it.
Margot Robbie is set to earn a whopping $50 million from Barbie
While the Barbie film garnered over $525 million at the US box office and crossed the $1 billion mark worldwide, it surpassed significant productions like Captain America: Civil War, Aquaman, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Spider-Man: Far From Home, and Captain Marvel to become the 25th highest-grossing film in history.
The film’s leading lady, Margot Robbie, is poised to benefit from the ongoing box office success of Barbie. Notably, she is not only the lead actress but also among the film’s producers. When all of these factors come together, her earnings are expected to be around $50 million.
Barbie movie is very close to the $1 billion box office figure. Released on July 21, Barbie could be the most watched movie of 2023.
Director Greta Gerwig is also reported to receive a bonus based on the film’s performance. However, the details of Gerwig’s compensation have not been disclosed and are likely to be tied to box office revenues.
A similar situation was witnessed with Warner Bros.’ film Joker. Director Todd Phillips received a $100 million bonus due to the film’s success, and lead actor Joaquin Phoenix earned a similar amount in bonuses.
For Warner Bros., Barbie became the second highest-grossing film after Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 ($1.342 billion). Notably, Barbie surpassed Frozen 2, directed by Jennifer Lee, to hold the record for the highest-grossing film directed by a woman in the US.
The reported production budget for the Barbie film was $145 million. However, the expenses don’t end there, as it’s been reported that Warner Bros. spent over $150 million on Barbie’s marketing campaign. This brings the total cost to nearly $300 million. What are your thoughts? Please remember to share your opinions in the comments.
