Latest movie sensation, “Barbie,” has earned N39,354,233 during its first week in Nigerian cinemas.
Gatekeepers News reports that “Barbie,” directed by Greta Gerwig, also raked in an impressive $155 million in ticket sales at the North American box office.
Despite the relatively lower figure, the movie ranked first in ticket sales for the weekend, surpassing “Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One” by over N7 million.
Barbie’s N39 million ticket sales follow the movie’s premiere in Nigeria. The pink carpet event saw a grand turnout of the country’s finest celebrities at Film House Cinemas Nigeria, where they dressed up in their best “Barbie Girls” and “Just Kens” outfits. Celebrities such as Saskay, Diane Russett, and Tacha graced the occasion with their presence.
Prior to the premiere, Filmhouse Cinema hosted a Barbie-themed brunch party at the Art Hotel, generating excitement and anticipation ahead of the movie’s release on July 21, 2023.
Internationally, “Barbie” achieved significant success, earning a remarkable $182 million from 69 territories, contributing to a staggering $337 million global weekend box office revenue.
Starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, “Barbie” has surpassed other notable releases such as “The Super Mario Bros Movie” and various Marvel films, becoming the biggest opening of the year.
