Warner Brothers holds a firm belief that the sequel to Barbie, titled Barbie 2, is not in the works as of now.
Despite the shift towards "Glicked," Barbenheimer's 2023 box-office dominance continues to cast a shadow over Hollywood. Although Oppenheimer bagged multiple Oscars, including Best Picture, the question of a long-desired Barbie sequel remains unanswered. In the height of pink fever, Gerwig, the writer-director, showed little enthusiasm. Nevertheless, rumors persist, even a recent one suggesting a Barbie 2 in the making.
The Hollywood Reporter cites an "insider" revealing that Gerwig and co-writer Baumbach have concocted a concept for the sequel, which they've shared with Warner Bros. Although in the early stages, this development has reportedly triggered discussions, according to a second source with direct knowledge.
However, dampen your expectations. Two swift denials accompanied this news. Gerwig and Baumbach's team dismissed the report as unfounded, while Warner Bros. refuted The Hollywood Reporter's claims as inaccurate.
Regrettably, there's no additional information, not even on the likelihood of Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, along with other cast members, returning for another installment. In late 2022, Gerwig mentioned the existence of sufficient material for a Ken spin-off derived from the original script's writing, but the future direction of Barbie 2 (should it ever materialize) remains a mystery.
One can't fault those who aim to stir excitement for a sequel, whether factual or fictitious, to the billion-dollar success. It's highly unlikely that Mattel will reap such profits from its proposed View-Master movie, for example.
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