‘Barbie’ Surpasses $1 Billion , at Global Box Office.<br />Greta Gerwig's blockbuster hit brought in $1.0315 billion around the world over the weekend, 'The Guardian' reports.<br />The feat has become the <br />new record for a female director. .<br />Previously, Patty Jenkins' 'Wonder Woman' held the record with $821.8 million. .<br />As distribution chiefs, we’re not often rendered speechless by a film’s performance, but Barbillion has blown even our most optimistic predictions out of the water, Jeff Goldstein and Andrew Cripps, who oversee domestic and international distribution for Warner Bros. Pictures, via statement.<br />Since the release of 'Barbie' over two weeks ago, it's already beat thresholds previously held by the 'Harry Potter' franchise.<br />It's bringing in money faster than any of Warner Bros.' other movies, ever. .<br />Only 53 movies have ever surpassed the <br />$1 billion mark, not taking inflation into account. .<br />'Oppenheimer,' which was released the same weekend, has grossed $552 million worldwide.<br />It is now one of the top four <br />highest-grossing biographies ever.<br />The other three are 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' 'The Passion of the Christ' and <br />'American Sniper,' according to 'The Guardian.'.<br />The other three are 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' 'The Passion of the Christ' and <br />'American Sniper,' according to 'The Guardian.'.<br />The other three are 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' 'The Passion of the Christ' and <br />'American Sniper,' according to 'The Guardian.'
