Director Greta Gerwig‘s highly anticipated Barbie movie made a stunning debut at the box office, grossing an impressive $70.5 million on its opening day, according to a report by Forbes.com. Barbie Surpasses Spider-Man: Across the Spider-VerseBarbie’s success surpassed the opening day box office sales for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, which previously held the record with $51.8 million in June. Alleviating Box Office SlumpBarbie’s release, alongside Oppenheimer, is expected to provide a much-needed boost to the box office sales this year. Key Takeaway– Director Greta Gerwig’s Barbie movie sets a new record for the biggest opening day at the box office this year, grossing $70.5 million. – The releases of Barbie and Oppenheimer aim to boost box office sales, following a slump in the industry.

Source: Forbes July 23, 2023 04:22 UTC