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Will ‘Barbie’ Get a Sequel? Warner Bros. Is Scrambling to Reach a Deal.

First publishedJul 31, 09:03 UTC
Last updatedJul 31, 10:45 UTC · 32m ago
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Will ‘Barbie’ Get a Sequel? Warner Bros. Is Scrambling to Reach a Deal.
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Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie in “Barbie,” which earned $1.5 billion in global box office sales.

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Warner Bros. is trying to make a deal for a sequel to the movie 'Barbie'. The film starred Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie and made about 1.5 billion dollars worldwide. Executives are discussing whether to move forward with a second movie.

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A sequel could bring more money to the studio and give fans more of the popular characters. It also shows how successful movies often lead to follow‑up projects.

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What movie are they talking about?
They are talking about the 2023 film 'Barbie'.
How much money did the first 'Barbie' movie make?
It earned roughly 1.5 billion dollars at the global box office.
Who are the main actors in the film?
Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie played the lead roles.
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    Will ‘Barbie’ Get a Sequel? Warner Bros. Is Scrambling to Reach a Deal.

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