This was slightly higher than the $162 million thatBarbieopened with a couple of years ago.
Most analysts wildly underestimated the film’s potential, and the sheer power of the Gen Z audience.
Something similar unfolded whenFive Nights at Freddy’s exceeded box office expectations a year or two ago.
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That movie was also based on a video game that younger audiences are particularly fond of.
Whether it passes the coveted $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office is another story.
Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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