Box Office: Barbie surpasses $900 million worldwide as ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ reboot and ‘Meg 2’ debut. See details

The movies depicting sword-wielding turtles and shark attacks have debuted alongside the global success of Barbie at the box office.

Barbie reached $400 million domestically in just 14 days, marking a record for Warner Bros. The film's global ticket sales exceed $900 million, and it's expected to join the billion-dollar club soon. On Thursday, Barbie took the top spot with an additional $11.8 million.

Universal’s Oppenheimer continues its strong performance, nearing $500 million globally. It reached $200 million in North America on Thursday, with $5.6 million for the day in second place.


Two new releases hit theaters: Paramount’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem and New Line/Warner Bros.’ Meg 2: The Trench.

The 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) reboot, starting on Wednesday, earned $4.9 million for a $15.1 million two-day total, including $3.9 million from Tuesday evening previews. The family-friendly PG film is projected for a five-day debut around $35 million, subject to change over the weekend.

Meg 2, releasing on Friday, collected $4 million in Thursday previews. Anticipated to earn between $25 million to $30 million for its opening weekend.

FAQs

How successful is 'Barbie' at the box office, and when is it expected to reach a significant milestone?
'Barbie' achieved $400 million domestically in 14 days, aiming to surpass $1 billion globally by Sunday or the next week.

What are the earnings and projections for the new releases 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem' and 'Meg 2: The Trench'?
'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) reboot earned $15.1 million in 2 days, aiming for a $35 million debut. 'Meg 2' opened with $4 million in previews and is tracking for a $25 million-$30million opening.