The highest-grossing movie of 2023 is now streaming on Netflix: Here's everything you need to know

The highest-grossing movie of 2023, Barbie, is now available for streaming on Netflix in the US.

“Pack your bags for a trip to Barbie Land — unless you’re Barbie, in which case it’s time to confront your existential anxieties in the ‘real world,’” Netflix shared in a post.

If you’ve been waiting to dive into the vibrant and thought-provoking world of Barbie and Ken, now’s your chance.

Plot of the Barbie Movie

Starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, Barbie follows the story of a stereotypical Barbie and Ken living in the perfect — and perfectly pink — world of Barbie Land. In this idyllic world, Barbies rule, and Kens are simply happy to exist.

Things take a turn when Barbie (Robbie) begins questioning her existence, asking her fellow Barbies, "Do you ever think about dying?" This existential crisis disrupts her flawless life. Suddenly, her toast is burnt, her milk is spoiled, and her feet, once perpetually tiptoed, go flat.

Seeking answers, Barbie consults Weird Barbie (played by Kate McKinnon), who advises her to venture into the real world and confront the source of the imbalance. Joined unexpectedly by Ken (Gosling), Barbie sets off on an adventure to Los Angeles, where the duo discovers challenges and hilarity in equal measure.

Beyond the fun, Barbie explores themes like societal pressures, identity, and self-discovery.

Cast of Barbie

Barbie boasts an all-star cast, featuring:

Margot Robbie (I, Tonya, The Wolf of Wall Street) as Barbie
Ryan Gosling (La La Land, The Notebook) as Ken
Kate McKinnon (Saturday Night Live) as Weird Barbie
Issa Rae (Insecure) as Barbie
Simu Liu (Shang-Chi) as Ken
Dua Lipa (Argylle) as Barbie
Michael Cera (Scott Pilgrim vs. the World) as Allan
Will Ferrell (Anchorman) as the Mattel CEO
America Ferrera (Ugly Betty) as Gloria
Helen Mirren (The Queen) as the Narrator
With its ensemble cast and a mix of humor, heart, and stunning visuals, Barbie has solidified its place as one of the year’s most celebrated films.