Disclosure: I was provided with a screener from the folks at Warner Bros Home Entertainment to help facilitate an honest review. All views shared are mine and mine alone.
The Highest Grossing Film of 2023 Worldwide
The number one global release in Warner Bros. Pictures history from writer/director Greta Gerwig with more than $1.43 billion worldwide arrives to buy on DVD formats.
Take her home on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD Today
Available to buy from major retailers including Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Best Buy.
Who knew that one of my favorite toys from my childhood would become a blockbuster hit in theaters in 2023? After having no big releases in theaters since Covid hit and then things slowly opened back up, it was only a matter of time for a movie release to get everyone back to the theaters...and that is what "Barbie" did. I don't think anyone could have planned for the huge success of this movie and the hype leading up to it was wild, too. Men, women and kids of all ages turned up in droves dressed in pink and ready to enjoy. This film grossed more than $1.43 billion worldwide and easily became the highest grossing film in Warner Bros.' 100-year history, let alone the largest worldwide film release of 2023.
I took my youngest daughter to see this movie opening weekend, and then went again with girlfriends the week after. Each time I watched this movie I found myself tearing up at parts. Not only was I reminded of my childhood, but this movie has parts that resonate, with adults, including the Women's Speech from America Ferrera...
"You have to never get old, never be rude, never show off, never be selfish, never fall down, never fail, never show fear, never get out of line. It's too hard! It's too contradictory and nobody gives you a medal or says thank you!"
I ended up going back to the theaters a couple weeks later and brought my husband and parents, along with both of my girls. With so much talk about this movie my husband and other daughter were curious to see what they were missing out on. Both of them enjoyed the movie, and were glad they finally got to see it.
Well, now that so many people worldwide have seen the Barbie movie once (or more than once in theaters), now is the time for the rest of the world who didn't make it out to see it in theaters to watch it at home, thanks to its release on 4K Ultra, Blu-ray and DVD as of October 17th. And, for those who couldn't get enough of this movie in theaters, now you, too, can own it and watch it whenever you want. We received a screener copy of the movie prior to its October 17th release, and have already watched it 2 times as a family, and my girls have watched it a few more times with their friends. This is one of those movies you will never grow tired of, and when it starts airing on television you will stop what you are doing to watch it, no matter what part it is on.
Seeing how big this movie has become, it is no coincidence that holiday wish lists will include not just the movie but also Barbie toys this years. So, why not get a jump start of your shopping and pick up this movie before it sells out, or becomes hard to find once holiday shopping is in full swing. You will be glad that you did!
More about this recent home video release:
"“Barbie,” the box office smash hit and global phenomenon, is available now on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD as of October 17. From Oscar-nominated writer/director Greta Gerwig (“Little Women,” “Lady Bird”), “Barbie,” stars Oscar-nominees Margot Robbie (“Bombshell,” “I, Tonya”) and Ryan Gosling (“La La Land,” “Half Nelson”) as Barbie and Ken. Gerwig directed “Barbie” from a screenplay by Gerwig & Oscar nominee Noah Baumbach (“Marriage Story,” “The Squid and the Whale”), based on Barbie by Mattel.
“Barbie” has taken the box office by storm, earning more than $1.43 billion worldwide to become the highest grossing film in Warner Bros.’ 100-year history; the highest grossing film ever from a female filmmaker at the domestic box office; and is the largest worldwide film release of 2023.
“Barbie” is also available for Digital ownership at home on participating digital platforms where you purchase movies, including Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, Google Play, Vudu, and more.
“Barbie” also stars America Ferrera (“End of Watch,” the “How to Train Your Dragon” films), Kate McKinnon (“Bombshell,” “Yesterday”), Issa Rae (“The Photograph,” “Insecure”), Rhea Perlman (“I’ll See You in My Dreams,” “Matilda”), and Will Ferrell (the “Anchorman” films, “Talladega Nights”). The film also stars Michael Cera (“Scott Pilgrim vs. the World,” “Juno”), Ariana Greenblatt (“Avengers: Infinity War,” “65”), Ana Cruz Kayne (“Little Women”), Emma Mackey (“Emily,” “Sex Education”), Hari Nef (“Assassination Nation,” “Transparent”), Alexandra Shipp (the “X-Men” films), Kingsley Ben-Adir (“One Night in Miami,” “Peaky Blinders”), Simu Liu (“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”), Ncuti Gatwa (“Sex Education”), Scott Evans (“Grace and Frankie”), Jamie Demetriou (“Cruella”), Connor Swindells (“Sex Education,” “Emma.”), Sharon Rooney (“Dumbo,” “Jerk”), Nicola Coughlan (“Bridgerton,” “Derry Girls”), Ritu Arya (“The Umbrella Academy”), Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Dua Lipa and Oscar-winner Helen Mirren (“The Queen”).
The film’s producers are Oscar nominees David Heyman (“Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood,” “Marriage Story,” “Gravity”), Robbie (“Birds of Prey,” “Promising Young Woman,” “I, Tonya”), Tom Ackerley (“Promising Young Woman,” “I, Tonya”) and Robbie Brenner (“Dallas Buyers Club”), with Gerwig, Baumbach, Ynon Kreiz, Richard Dickson, Michael Sharp, Josey McNamara, Courtenay Valenti, Toby Emmerich and Cate Adams serving as executive producers.
Synopsis:
To live in Barbie Land is to be a perfect being in a perfect place. Unless you have a full-on existential crisis. Or you’re a Ken."
4K UHD, BLU-RAY & DVD ELEMENTS
“Barbie” 4K UHD and Blu-ray contain the following special features:
- Welcome to Barbie Land – featurette
- Becoming Barbie – featurette
- Playing Dress-Up – featurette
- Musical Make-Believe – featurette
- All-Star Barbie Party – featurette
- It’s A Weird World – featurette
BASICS
4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD Street Date: October 17, 2023
Running Time: 114 minutes
Rating: PG-13 for suggestive references and brief language
4K UHD: ATMOS TrueHD, DLBY/DGTL
Blu-ray: ATMOS TrueHD, DLBY/DGTL
DVD: DLBY/DGTL
PRODUCT
4K UHD + Digital
Blu-ray + Digital
DVD
THE CREDITS
About “Barbie”
From Oscar-nominated writer/director Greta Gerwig (“Little Women,” “Lady Bird”) comes “Barbie,” starring Oscar-nominees Margot Robbie (“Bombshell,” “I, Tonya”) and Ryan Gosling (“La La Land,” “Half Nelson”) as Barbie and Ken, alongside America Ferrera (“End of Watch,” the “How to Train Your Dragon” films), Kate McKinnon (“Bombshell,” “Yesterday”), Issa Rae (“The Photograph,” “Insecure”), Rhea Perlman (“I’ll See You in My Dreams,” “Matilda”), and Will Ferrell (the “Anchorman” films, “Talladega Nights”). The film also stars Michael Cera (“Scott Pilgrim vs. the World,” “Juno”), Ariana Greenblatt (“Avengers: Infinity War,” “65”), Ana Cruz Kayne (“Little Women”), Emma Mackey (“Emily,” “Sex Education”), Hari Nef (“Assassination Nation,” “Transparent”), Alexandra Shipp (the “X-Men” films), Kingsley Ben-Adir (“One Night in Miami,” “Peaky Blinders”), Simu Liu (“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”), Ncuti Gatwa (“Sex Education”), Scott Evans (“Grace and Frankie”), Jamie Demetriou (“Cruella”), Connor Swindells (“Sex Education,” “Emma.”), Sharon Rooney (“Dumbo,” “Jerk”), Nicola Coughlan (“Bridgerton,” “Derry Girls”), Ritu Arya (“The Umbrella Academy”), Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Dua Lipa and Oscar-winner Helen Mirren (“The Queen”).
Gerwig directed “Barbie” from a screenplay by Gerwig & Oscar nominee Noah Baumbach (“Marriage Story,” “The Squid and the Whale”), based on Barbie by Mattel. The film’s producers are Oscar nominees David Heyman (“Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood,” “Marriage Story,” “Gravity”), Robbie (“Birds of Prey,” “Promising Young Woman,” “I, Tonya”), Tom Ackerley (“Promising Young Woman,” “I, Tonya”) and Robbie Brenner (“Dallas Buyers Club”), with Gerwig, Baumbach, Ynon Kreiz, Richard Dickson, Michael Sharp, Josey McNamara, Courtenay Valenti, Toby Emmerich and Cate Adams serving as executive producers.
Gerwig’s creative team behind the camera included Oscar-nominated director of photography Rodrigo Prieto (“The Irishman,” “Silence,” “Brokeback Mountain”), Oscar-nominated production designer Sarah Greenwood (“Beauty and the Beast,” “Anna Karenina”), Oscar-winning costume designer Jacqueline Durran (“Little Women,” “Anna Karenina”), editor Nick Houy (“Little Women,” “Lady Bird”), visual effects supervisor Glen Pratt (“Paddington 2,” “Beauty and the Beast”) and music supervisor George Drakoulias (“White Noise,” “Marriage Story”), with a score by Oscar winners Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt (“A Star Is Born”), who also contributed to numerous songs on the film’s soundtrack. The soundtrack includes an impressive roster of today’s hottest music artists, including Lizzo, Dua Lipa, Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice with Aqua, Charli XCX, KAROL G feat. Aldo Ranks, Tame Impala, Dominic Fike, HAIM, The Kid LAROI, Khalid, PinkPantheress, GAYLE, Ava Max, FIFTY FIFTY and more.
Warner Bros. Pictures Presents a Heyday Films Production, a LuckyChap Entertainment Production, an NB/GG Pictures Production, a Mattel Production, “Barbie.” The film is distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures.
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Disclosure: I was provided with a screener from the folks at Warner Bros Home Entertainment to help facilitate an honest review. All views shared are mine and mine alone.
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