Summary
There’s no denying the success of 2023’sBarbie, but rather than a sequel being immediately produced, reports of an animated movie are starting to arise. TheBarbiemovie cast’s lead actorMargot Robbie is said to be unhappy with the franchise’s proposed direction, as is director Greta Gerwig. However,Mattel retaining the movie rights means the decision is in the company’s handsrather than it being in control of the two key women who brought the live-action project to life last summer.
Surprisingly,Barbie 2hasn’t yet been announced, despite the first movie flying past the $1 billion mark at the box office. Instead, Mattel seems to be exploring other options. Although the rumored approach to commission an animated movie rather than a follow-up to the live-action sensation is a surprising one,there’s actually a strong argument to support Mattel’s apparent preferencefor pursuing such a specific alternative to teaming up with Robbie and Gerwig again.
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The studio behind Despicable Me could be involved
2023’s live-actionBarbiemovie was an undeniable triumph, but it didn’t end in a way that would be particularly conducive to making a sequel. While it’s still possible or even likely that one will be made eventually, it functions perfectly well as a standalone movie. An animatedBarbiemovie is a far more exciting prospect than a live-action sequel, mainly because of the studio with which Mattel is rumored to be partnering with. There have beenanimatedBarbiemoviesbefore, but one from this studio would likely blow them all out of the water.
The animation studio is responsible for theDespicable Memovies as well as theMinionsspinoffs.
If an animatedBarbiemovie is next on Mattel’s slate for the franchise, then the leading rumor is that Illumination will be the studio tasked with making it. The animation studio is responsible for theDespicable Memovies as well as theMinionsspinoffs. Among other projects,Illumination also made 2023’sThe Super Mario Bros. Movie. So, an animatedBarbiemovie by Illumination would likely be just as humorous and well-made as these other movies.
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2023’s Barbie needn’t be the tone-setter for an animated effort
Gerwig’sBarbiewas a lighthearted comedy on the surfacebut also carried with it other messages concerning complex topics such as feminism. If Illumination is asked to make aBarbiemovie, it’s highly unlikely the story would be an allegory for anything quite so thought-provoking. Instead, it’d probably just be a fun ride intended for family viewing. This way,Barbiefans can remain entertained, and more consideration can be given to the topic of whether Gerwig’s installment should have a sequel commissioned.
Barbie
Cast
Barbie is a film adaptation of the generational iconic toy directed by Greta Gerwig, who co-wrote the script with Noah Baumbach. The film centers on Margot Robbie’s Barbie who is expelled from Barbieland and travels with Ken (Ryan Gosling) to the real world in search of happiness. The film also stars Simu Liu, Will Ferrell, and several other famous celebrities in cameo roles.
