Barbie Sequel Stalled Amid Warner Bros. Deal Negotiations

A sequel to the hit film 'Barbie' is reportedly stalled as Warner Bros. faces a looming December deadline to finalize deals with director Greta Gerwig and stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. Without these agreements, the studio may have to restart the project from scratch.

31 Jul, 23:51 — 1 Aug, 17:15

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The original 'Barbie' movie was a massive critical and commercial success, becoming a cultural phenomenon and the highest-grossing film of 2023. The potential stalling of a sequel raises questions about the future of this highly profitable franchise for Warner Bros. and the ability to recapture the magic of the first film.

Key entitiesWarner Bros.Greta Gerwig Noah Baumbach Margot Robbie Ryan Gosling Mattel

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual1d ago

‘Barbie’ Sequel Stalled as Warner Bros. Tries to Reach Deals With Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling

The studio has until December to make a deal with the principal talent and Gerwig, according to the New York Times.

By Lexi Carson

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ignMostly Factual19h ago

Barbie 2 Will Have to Start from Scratch if Warner Bros. Can't Make a Deal With Talent by December

Negotiations for Barbie 2 have come to a halt, and if Warner Bros. can't make a deal by December 2026, it will lose director Greta Gerwig, writer Noah Baumbach, and stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling.

By Michael Cripe

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nmeMostly Factual1d ago

‘Barbie’ sequel reportedly stalled as Warner Bros. face looming deal deadline

Warner Bros have until the end of the year to strike a deal with its key talent, or risk losing the rights The post ‘Barbie’ sequel reportedly stalled as Warner Bros. face looming deal deadline appeared first on NME.

By Poppy Burton

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