‘Barbie’ Surpasses $1 Billion Global Mark, ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Neck and Neck with ‘Meg 2’ and ‘Oppenheimer’

A Thrilling Box Office Weekend: ‘Barbie,’ Turtles, and a Monstrous Shark Dominate

A captivating lineup of cinema giants is electrifying the box office this weekend, as “Barbie,” accompanied by the formidable “Oppenheimer” and the thrilling “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” and “Meg 2: The Trench,” set the stage for yet another exhilarating cinematic showdown.

Greta Gerwig’s visionary take on “Barbie” is propelling forward, poised to amass a remarkable $54 million during its third weekend, marking one of the most robust third-weekend performances ever on the domestic front. This success propels “Barbie” to a monumental milestone, as it gallops past $460.4 million in North America and prepares to triumphantly cross the coveted $1 billion global mark. The collaborative triumph of Warner Bros. and Mattel celebrates a groundbreaking achievement – “Barbie” becomes the first-ever live-action film directed solely by a woman to join the illustrious billion-dollar club. Notably, it reigns as the most successful domestic live-action film ever from a female director, outshining both Patty Jenkins’ “Wonder Woman” ($413 million) and Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck’s “Captain Marvel” ($426 million).

Remaining resolute at the summit of the weekend chart is a given for “Barbie,” while the fierce competition for second place keeps the suspense alive. Early estimates forecast an exhilarating battle between “Oppenheimer,” the all-new “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem,” and the chilling “Meg 2: The Trench,” each poised to secure approximately $29 million, according to various rival studios’ estimates.

Paramount’s optimism shines through, projecting a triumphant $30 million for the revitalized TMNT saga, which commenced with an impressive $9.3 million on Friday. Anchored by the creative prowess of Seth Rogen, this PG family adventure has earned rave reviews, crowned as one of the year’s best-reviewed studio films, and garnered an outstanding A CinemaScore from enraptured audiences. “Mutant Mayhem” unleashed its mid-week premiere strategy to gain a strategic head start, embarking on a five-day launch set to seize the realm of $45 million.

Warner Bros.’ highly anticipated “Meg 2,” unfurling across theaters nationwide, follows in the wake of the 2018 summer sensation “The Meg.” Its predecessor swam into the cinematic scene with a $45 million opening, capitalizing on a less congested release window. The sequel emerges with a B- CinemaScore, a fitting grade for a tale interwoven with horror elements. “Meg 2” hauled in an impressive $12 million on Friday, including a solid $3.2 million from Thursday previews.

The enduring dominance of Universal’s “Oppenheimer” continues to resonate powerfully during its third chapter, surging past the $500 million global threshold. The cinematic masterpiece, masterfully helmed by Christopher Nolan, unfurls the captivating tale behind the atomic bomb’s creation. As Sunday draws to a close, “Oppenheimer” is projected to stand triumphant with an impressive global tally of $551 million, claiming the esteemed crown of the highest-grossing World War II film in history, outshining luminaries like Nolan’s “Dunkirk” ($527 million) and Steven Spielberg’s “Saving Private Ryan” ($482 million), when not adjusted for inflation.

This triumphant three-hour spectacle is already the fifth highest-grossing film in Nolan’s storied career, emerging as a formidable contender among the greatest biographical dramas of all time, standing proudly among the echelons of cinema.

Stay tuned for updated numbers as Sunday morning unfolds, revealing the thrilling conclusion to this riveting box office race.

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