5 Records Barbie Broke At The Box Office

24 JULY, 2023 Debodinna Chakraborty

Barbie opens big

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BEST MOVIE OPENING OF 2023

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BEST OPENING FOR A WOMAN-DIRECTED FILM

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FIRST OF ITS KIND

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MARGOT & RYAN'S BEST YET

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BARBIE VS TOY STORY

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