'Barbie' crosses $1 billion globally, 'Meg 2' and 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem' boost box office

Turtles and a large shark led to a successful box office weekend, surpassing expectations and contributing to the growing success.

'Barbie' earned $53 million domestically, reaching $459.4 million in North America and $1 billion globally. This achievement is noteworthy for being the first live-action film directed by a woman to join the billion-dollar club. 'Barbie' has also become the highest-grossing live-action film domestically directed by a female.

'Meg 2: The Trench' opened with $30 million domestically, compared to 'The Meg's $45 million in 2018. It earned an additional $112 million overseas, starting its global run at $142 million.


'Oppenheimer' from Universal continued its strong performance, reaching $500 million worldwide. It earned $28.7 million domestically and an extra $52.8 million overseas, totaling $552.9 million globally.

'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem' surpassed expectations with a five-day debut of $43.1 million, including $28 million for the three-day weekend. The film's positive reception and A CinemaScore contributed to Paramount's position in the competitive family genre.

'Disney’s Haunted Mansion' saw a 63 per cent drop, earning $9 million domestically and $59.6 million globally. Angel Studios' 'Sound of Freedom' grossed $7.6 million domestically, totaling $164 million.

'Screen Gems, Stage 6 Films, and Blumhouse' celebrated 'Insidious: The Red Door' crossing $182 million globally, becoming the top-grossing Hollywood horror pic of the year.

FAQs

Which film directed by a woman solo has crossed $1 billion globally?
Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie' achieved this milestone, making it the first live-action film directed by a woman to join the billion-dollar club.

What are the achievements of 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem'?
The film opened above expectations with a debut of $43.1 million, demonstrating Paramount's success in the challenging family space and reviving the TMNT franchise.