Barbie movie is a comedy film directed by Greta Gerwig. Based on the fashion doll named after Mattel, this is the first live-action Barbie film after several animated movies and specials. Starring Margot Robbie as the title character and Ryan Gosling as Kane, the film follows a journey of self-discovery through Barbieland and the real world after an existential crisis. The film also has a commentary on patriarchy and feminism. The cast of the film includes America Ferrera, Michael Cera, Kate McKinnon, Issa Rae, Rhea Perlman, and Will Ferrell. Several writer and director changes followed, and the rights were awarded to Amy Schumer and later Warner Bros. Who’s Who in the Cast of Barbie (Film)?
Actress Robbie was cast in the film in 2019 after actress Gal Gadot turned down the role due to scheduling conflicts, and Gerwig was announced as director and co-writer with Baumbach in 2020. The rest of the cast was announced in 2022. The film was shot at Warner Bros. Studios, Leavesden, England, and at Venice Beach Skate Park in Los Angeles from March to July 2022.
The Barbie Movie premiered on July 9, 2023, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, and the film was released in the United States on July 21.