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| Untitled animated Barbie film | |
|---|---|
| Based on | Barbie by Mattel |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The untitled animated Barbie film is an upcoming planned animated film based on the eponymous fashion doll line created by Mattel. It will be the second theatrically released film based on the franchise following the 2023 live-action film and the first animated film in the Barbie series to be released in theaters as opposed to television, direct-to-video, or streaming.
Production
editAfter the release of Warner Bros. Pictures' 2023 live-action Barbie film, it was reported that the studio was looking to develop a sequel to the film following its critical and commercial success. Greta Gerwig, the director of the film, was said to have no plans to return for a sequel, but did not completely dismiss the idea.[1] When asked about both a sequel and a suggested Ken spin-off film, Barbie star Margot Robbie said, "I think we put everything into this one. We didn't build it to be a trilogy or something."[2] Reports of a sequel were once again ignited in December 2024 after The Hollywood Reporter published an article[3] stating that the film was in the early stages of development, but both Warner Bros. and Gerwig denied the reports.[4][5]
On August 16, 2024, it was reported by Puck that Mattel was in negotiations with Illumination, the animated film division of Universal Pictures, to instead produce a theatrically released animated Barbie film.[6] Universal previously distributed several of the previous animated Barbie films through their home video division from 2006 to 2017, and also had involvement with a previous version of a live-action film. Mattel was stated to have said that they hope for Illumination to be able to use the film to replicate the success of their previous film The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and further strengthen the Barbie brand. Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie were said to not be involved with the film, and the two of them were stated to be "[not] thrilled" on Mattel's plans for the film.[7]
References
edit- ^ Cripe, Michael (2024-03-11). "Greta Gerwig Wants to Make Barbie 2, But A Lot Needs to Happen First". IGN. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
- ^ "Barbie Star Margot Robbie Addresses Sequel and Ken Spinoff Plans". Movies. 3 January 2024. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
- ^ Gardner, Chris (2024-12-13). "'Barbie' Sequel in "Early Stages" as Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach Settle on Story Idea (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
- ^ "Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach swear they don't have an idea for Barbie 2". AV Club. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
- ^ Dick, Jeremy (2024-12-13). "Barbie 2 Rumors Heat Up as Studio Dismisses Reports of New Sequel". CBR. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
- ^ "What I'm Hearing: Ari vs. Casey, Paramount's Suitor & Animated 'Barbie'?". Puck. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
- ^ Northrup, Ryan (2024-08-16). "New Barbie Movie Being Discussed, But Greta Gerwig & Margot Robbie Reportedly Aren't Thrilled". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
