‘Barbie’ joins US$1bil club, breaks another record for female directors

(From left) America Ferrera, director Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie pose for photos during the pink carpet event for the movie "Barbie" in Seoul, South Korea, July 2, 2023. Photo: AP

Greta Gerwig should be feeling closer to fine these days.

In just three weeks in theatres, Barbie is set to sail past US$1bil (RM4.5bil) in global ticket sales, breaking a record for female directors that was previously held by Patty Jenkins, who helmed Wonder Woman.