Despite reports of a sequel being in development, sources close to Margot Robbie have indicated that no official plans for a Barbie follow-up have been confirmed. The film, which has grossed over $1.4 billion worldwide, remains one of the biggest hits of the year.
Reports earlier this week suggested that a sequel was already being discussed, with crew members contacted about a potential follow-up. However, representatives for Robbie and director Greta Gerwig have denied these claims, stating that no sequel is currently in the works.
The original Barbie film, starring Robbie and Ryan Gosling, was directed by Gerwig and co-written with her husband Noah Baumbach. Robbie also served as a producer on the project, which she pitched to Mattel in 2018, famously predicting it would earn $1 billion at the box office.
In the UK and Ireland, Barbie has become the highest-grossing film of the year, taking £67.5 million in its first three weeks. It is on track to surpass last year's top earner, Top Gun: Maverick, which earned £83.7 million.
The film's soundtrack has also seen success, with Dua Lipa's 'Dance The Night' expected to reach number one on the UK charts, while Billie Eilish's 'What Was I Made For?' holds at number two.
