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Warner Bros. says they won’t try to manufacture “the next Barbenheimer,” because it must come from the audience, not a studio
Warner Bros. won’t try to recreate the Barbenheimer phenomenon, because it would feel inauthentic if it wasn’t fan driven
September 24, 2025
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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After Barbie, Margot Robbie had planned to take a long break - then she got the chance to work with The Penguin himself, Colin Farrell
As if the chance to work with Colin Farrell wasn't enough, Margot Robbie also loves a film with a long title
September 17, 2025
Trent Cannon
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Being George Clooney: How the ER star and Adam Sandler get meta for Netflix in a movie they will tell you is not about them
George Clooney is Jay Kelly in a new movie by the co-writer of Barbie that is about an actor called Jay Kelly that is very like the actor George Clooney
August 05, 2025
Graeme McMillan
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The role Simu Liu is most recognized for isn’t Marvel’s Shang-Chi or Barbie’s Ken…it’s Kim's Convenience's Jung Kim
According to Simu Liu, the actor is recognized more for Kim’s Convenience than he is for any other project, despite being in both the MCU and Greta Gerwig's Barbie
December 06, 2024
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Ryan Gosling's The Fall Guy almost came out before Barbie, but the director appreciates the Kenergy that comes now afterwards
Sometimes what you think is a problem will become your best marketing device
April 29, 2024
Tiffany Babb
Features
Wait, Chris Evans's brother was in Barbie? Yes, he was!
No one is *just* Ken
April 16, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Features
2023 in movies: The most popular films in theaters of 2023 were pink, playful, and in one case, both pre- and post-atomic
Barbie, Oppenheimer and Mario ruled the cinematic roost both in the US and abroad last year
January 18, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Ryan Gosling is totally up for performing I'm Just Ken at the Oscars - and he's surprisingly affordable
Can you feel the Kenergy? Cause we can
January 03, 2024
Trent Cannon
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Barbie leads a crowded pack for Oscar shortlisting, snagging five mentions in Sound and Music categories
Come on Barbie. Lets go (Oscar) Party.
December 22, 2023
Trent Cannon
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Barbie: How and where to watch the movie at home
Barbie is finally coming to Max
December 04, 2023
Tiffany Babb
Features
Barbenheimer: Barbie's Margot Robbie and Oppenheimer's Cillian Murphy finally face off, in person
Variety's Actors on Actors are always great pairings, but this one is particularly good
November 30, 2023
Tiffany Babb
Features
TV and Film ratings explained: What do they all mean?
Keeping everything age-appropriate.
November 10, 2023
Trent Cannon
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"There's no character and there's no story" - Why Barbie movie co-writer wanted out until he didn't
Noah Baumbach thought life in plastic wasn't fantastic when he joined the project.
October 30, 2023
Fran Ruiz
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No Barbie costumes this year: SAG-AFTRA asks members to keep it generic this Halloween
Don't expect to see any pics on social media this year, either
October 20, 2023
Trent Cannon
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Martin Scorsese applauds Barbie and Oppenheimer's Barbenheimer phenomenon as a cinematic "perfect storm"
Comic book movies aren't Martin Scorsese's cup of tea, but Barbie and Oppenheimer's domination of the 2023 summer box office gets a pass.
October 09, 2023
Fran Ruiz
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Barbie will be ready to go from the Dreamhouse to your house in September
Warner Bros. announces the digital home release date for Greta Gerwig's pop culture phenomenon
September 05, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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The Barbie movie about to get bigger with an all-new post-credit scene
Want to see Barbie on the big screen? The really, REALLY big screen?
August 24, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
Barbie: The cosplayers who celebrate Mattel's iconic doll-turned-movie-star
These Barbie cosplayers know the doll's impeccable fashion choices!
August 17, 2023
Kendra Beltran
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Could Masters of the Universe be another Barbie for Mattel?
It would be easy for He-Man to follow the Barbie formula, but that might not be the best idea
August 16, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
The Ken Problem
Barbie's Ken wasn't all he was promised. In fact, he was kind of terrible.
August 15, 2023
Tiffany Babb
Features
Barbie is the new Batman, but that's not a good thing
Barbie is a genuine pop culture phenomenon, which might not be the best thing for people who want to see more movies like Barbie
August 15, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
Will there be a Barbie sequel? Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie, and Ryan Gosling have not signed on
Conversations about Barbie 2 are happening, but the star talent have not officially agreed to a deal
August 09, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Burger King now has a Barbie Burger (complete with Pink Sauce), but you'll have to travel to try it
Burger King Brazil is offering a combo meal to coincide with Barbie's premiere, featuring hot pink sauce and "Ken's potatoes."
July 28, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Wondering what to do after seeing the Barbie movie? Go to the official Barbie cafe (in select cities)
Malibu Barbie Cafe is open in New York and Chicago, accessible only with a reservation
July 25, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
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Barbie donuts are at Krispy Kreme... just not for US
Krispy Kreme Phillipines is celebrating Greta Gerwig's Barbie with two specialty donuts and a Cotton Candy chiller
July 25, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
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We found Barbie at San Diego Comic-Con 2023
SDCC just happened to be the same weekend Greta Gerwig's Barbie premiered, and fans were out in full force to show their love
July 23, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
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Barbie takes San Diego Comic-Con - through cosplay!
Popverse spotted several Barbies throughout the San Diego Convention Center
July 21, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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Barbie will feature a joke about the Snyder Cut
No, the Snyder Cut has not faded from public conversation. It's still alive-- apparently even in Barbieland.
July 19, 2023
Tiffany Babb
Features
Across the Barbie-Verse: The many false starts in getting Mattel's iconic doll to the screen
Before Margot Robbie, there was Anne Hathaway and Amy Schumer...
July 19, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
Barbie: What is Kenergy? We ask the experts
Ahead of Barbie's movie premiere, we examine Kenergy through the opinions of Ryan Gosling, Ken fans everywhere, and a practicing psychologist. Wait, what?
July 19, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
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The 29 movies that built a better Barbie: Singin' in the Rain, The Godfather, and more
Greta Gerwig lists the movies that influenced her fan-favorite Barbie movie
July 18, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Barbie movies in order: how to watch all 44 of her animated adventures
Craving more Barbie adventures in the wake of Barbenheimer? We got you covered
July 18, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
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How our Wonder Woman Gal Gadot was almost in Margot Robbie's Barbie
The Wonder Woman actress would fit in perfectly as Barbie, Robbie says
July 18, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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Barbie vs. Oppenheimer: What are you seeing this week?
July 21 will see two highly anticipated movies hit theaters. Which movie do you plan to watch first?
July 17, 2023
Tiffany Babb
Features
Barbie: Meet the many Barbie variants in the new big screen movie
Forget the multiverse: in Barbie's dream world, there are just variants because there are
July 16, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Does the new movie use Aqua's anthem 'Barbie Girl'? Yes, and No
The answer is more complicated than it might first appear
July 14, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
Barbie: is the movie's love of its origins the key to its success?
It's clear that the movie comes from people who loved their toys as kids - and that's important
July 14, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
Come on Barbie, let's go party - here is the Barbie movie's release date
The release date for Greta Gerwig's Barbie around the world.
July 13, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
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Barbie is the big political heavyweight movie of the summer, not Oppenheimer
Move over, Dr. Robert, it's Barbie's world order now
July 12, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Barbie: Is the movie really kids' stuff? Looking at the movie's age rating
What is Barbie's movie age rating in the UK and US?
July 11, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Come on Barbie, let's go Comic-Con party: Will the movie be coming to San Diego?
There's a adults-only Barbie party coming to San Diego Comic-Con - but possibly even more.
July 05, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Tom Cruise has announced his Barbenheimer marathon order
The Mission: Impossible actor will be watching both Barbie and Oppenheimer movies, but in which order?
July 05, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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Barbie skates: Now available for the most stylish of Barbie fans
You too, can skate like Barbie, with a pair of licensed Impala x Barbie rollerblades
June 20, 2023
Tiffany Babb