‘Barbie’ Sets Record as 2023’s Top Domestic Box Office Hit 🎬

‘Barbie’ Becomes the Highest-Grossing , Domestic Film Release of the Year.<br />'Barbie' surpassed $575.4 million at the North American box office on Aug. 23, CNBC reports. .<br />That means it is now the highest-grossing domestic movie of the year.<br />Previously, 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' <br />held the title by raking in $574 million.<br />Meanwhile, 'Barbie' is also on track to surpass 'Mario' as the highest-grossing global release of 2023.<br />'Mario' has brought in $1.35 billion worldwide, and 'Barbie' is close behind with $1.3 billion. .<br />'Mario' has brought in $1.35 billion worldwide, and 'Barbie' is close behind with $1.3 billion. .<br />They are the only two movies <br />to exceed $1 billion this year. .<br />They are the only two movies <br />to exceed $1 billion this year. .<br />'Barbie' held the top box office spot for <br />four consecutive weekends before being knocked down by 'Blue Beetle,' another Warner Bros. release. .<br />'Barbie' held the top box office spot for <br />four consecutive weekends before being knocked down by 'Blue Beetle,' another Warner Bros. release. .<br />Experts predict that 'Barbie' will continue to collect significant ticket sales in the coming weeks since it will have limited competition, CNBC reports. .<br />'Barbie' is also the highest-grossing movie directed by a woman, Greta Gerwig.