Barbie is coming to the big screen in just a few short days! The movie stars Margot Robbie as the world's most famous doll complete with pink corvette, Barbie Dream House, and of course Ken (Ryan Gosling). The viral marketing campaign has been running strong for months, the press tour has brought a barrage of Barbie costumes come to life, and the soundtrack has been rolling out banger after banger.
Here's everything you need toknow about the upcoming Barbie movie, including release date, some cast members, a full length trailer and more.
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When is the Barbie movie release date?
Barbie will be released on July 21, 2023.
Who is in the Barbie movie cast?
The Barbie cast includes:
Margot Robbie as Barbie
Margot Robbie is the title star in Barbie, and her LuckyChap Entertainment company produced the movie. She had pay parity with Ryan Gosling, reportedly with each of the leads making $12.5 million for the film.
Ryan Gosling as Ken
Ryan Gosling stars as Ken in Barbie, and the Oscar winner says that his plastic man's life isn't all sunshine and rainbows.
"That Ken life is even harder than the Gray Manlife, I think,” he previously told Entertainment Tonight. "Ken’s got no money, he’s got no job, he’s got no car, he’s got no house. He’s going through some stuff.”
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Dame Helen Mirren as Narrator
Dame Helen Mirren will narrate the Barbie movie.
Simu Liu as Ken
Shang-Chi star Simu Liu won the role of another Ken thanks to his sweet dance moves, but that wasn't the challenging part of being a Barbie beau for him.
“Waxing has been an education to say the least,” Liu previously told The Independent. “It was one of the most painful experiences of my life. I have such a newfound admiration for the incredibly brave women who go through this on a monthly basis.”
Kingsley Ben-Adir as Ken
Kingsley Ben-Adir stars in The OA and the MCU's Secret Invasion. He's set to star as iconic singer Bob Marley in an upcoming biopic.
Ncuti Gatwa as Ken
Ncuti Gatwa, the newest Doctor of Doctor Who, will be one of the Kens in Barbie.
Will Ferrell as Toy Company CEO
Will Ferrell famously was a foil in The Lego Movieand will make an appearance in another toy-themed film with Barbie. Based on his poster, we have a feeling his character may mock former Vice President Mike Pence.
Dua Lipa as Barbie
Dua Lipa will appear as a mermaid Barbie.
Alexandra Shipp as Barbie
Alexandra Shipp, best known as Storm in X-Men: Apocalypse and X-Men: Dark Phoenix, will be a celebrated author Barbie in Barbie.
Emma Mackey as Barbie
Emma Mackey of Death on the Nile will be in Barbie as a Nobel Prize-winning physicist Barbie.
Nicola Coughlan as Barbie
Nicola Coughlan plays fan-favorite character Penelope in Bridgerton and also starred in Derry Girls. In Barbie, she plays a diplomat Barbie.
Kate McKinnon as Barbie
Kate McKinnon will reunite with Bombshell co-star Robbie in Barbie. In Barbie, her character is described as "always in the splits."
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Issa Rae as Barbie
The gorgeous and hilariousInsecure alum Issa Rae will appear in Barbie. Her Barbie character is the President. We should be so lucky.
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Michael Cera as Allan
Michael Cera is no stranger to toy-themed movies, having previously voiced Robin in The Lego Batman Movie. In Barbie, he plays Allan. There's only one Allan!
America Ferrera as a Human
America Ferrera goes from Superstore to human inBarbie.
Emerald Fennell as Midge
Promising Young Woman writer Emerald Fennell is Midge in Barbie. She previously played a youngCamilla Parker-Bowles in The Crown.
Hari Nef as Barbie
Hari Nef appeared in And Just Like That... and gave one of the best auditions that Gerwig had ever seen for Barbie.
“I saw Hari’s audition tape for Barbieand just flipped out,” Gerwig previously told Vogue. “I ran into the producer’s office with a computer and pressed play and said, ‘That is it. That is our movie.’ She had a joyfulness and playfulness and twinkling intelligent humor, which was exactly the tone: knowing but not snarky, buoyant but not vapid.”
Nef's Barbie is a doctor.
Ritu Arya as Barbie
Ritu Arya praised Robbie's LuckyChap Entertainment for making the Barbie set enjoyable to work on.
"It felt like a really wonderful atmosphere. And that’s, you know, I guess down to them [LuckyChap]," Arya told Collider. "It felt easy and playful and supportive and light. Like, no hierarchy, just people having fun doing art. It was, I think, a testament to them. A really, really beautiful experience.”
Arya's Barbie has a Pulitzer.
Ariana Greenblatt as a Human
Ariana Greenblatt, who had a star turn in Avengers: Infinity War as a young Gamora and followed it with In the Heights, is part of the Barbie cast.
Scott Evans as Ken
Scott Evans—brother to Captain America star and Sexiest Man Alive Chris Evans—will star as a Ken in Barbie. He previously starred as cop Oliver Fish in One Life to Live.
Ana Cruz Kayne as Barbie
Actress Ana Cruz Kayne, who previously starred in Painkiller and Another Earth, is part of the stellar Barbie cast as a Supreme Court Justice Barbie.
Jamie Demetriou as a Human
British comedian and actor Jamie Demetriou—brother to What We Do In the Shadows star Natasia Demetriou—is in Barbie as a suit.
Sharon Rooney as Barbie
Scottish actressSharon Rooney, previously seen as Miss Atlantis in Dumbo, appears in Barbie as a lawyer Barbie.
Rhea Perlman and John Cena will also appear in the film, though their roles haven't yet been revealed.
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What willBarbie2023 be about?
Penned by Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach, the Barbie storyline has been kept under wraps. The movie's IMDb notes that the plot is, "A doll living in 'Barbieland' is expelled for not being perfect enough and sets off on an adventure in the real world."
Another theory suggests that Barbie and Ken go into the "real world," where Barbie is disgusted with the sexism and misogyny she finds there and wants to return to her idyllic plastic paradise—but Ken likes the real world and is conflicted over his desire to stay there and his desire to be with the woman he loves (obviously Barbie).
The official log line for the film states,"To live in Barbie Land is to be a perfect being in a perfect place. Unless you have a full-on existential crisis. Or you're a Ken."
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Is there a Barbie trailer?
OH YES THERE IS!
A teaser trailer for Barbie dropped on Dec. 16, 2022. In it, we see young girls abandoning their baby dolls when the first iteration of the classic Barbie emerges in her trademark black and white striped swimsuit and white sunglasses. Robbie pushes her sunglasses down and winks at the girls.
We then see the briefest flashes of Gosling as Ken along with glimpses of other Kens in lifeboats ready to fight, as well as other Mattel gals in Barbie pink, a pink dreamland full of Barbie pink dreamhouses. There are snippets of Liu and Robbie each doing choreographed dance moves with big groups.
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A secondBarbie teaser trailer dropped on April 4, 2023. In it, we see Robbie's Barbie in a typical day of greeting fellow Barbies and Kens as her boyfriend Ken (Gosling) looks on. We see Barbie and Ken go to the Real World together (she doesn't look happy that he's joined her, roller blades in tow) and Ken threatens other Kens with a "beach off." The humor in the film is definitely directed at grownups!
A third full-length trailer arrived on May 25, 2023 and gives away a lot more about the movie's plot (and also a Dua Lipa song). Barbie (who is thinking about death as we all do) discovers that there is a real world outside of her plastic Barbie existence and decides to venture out and explore. She doesn't realize that Ken has stowed away in the back of her pink convertible, however. The naive pair then arrive in the land of the living in a Free Guy/Enchantedsort of film. To say I'm excited is the understatement of the century.
Will the Barbiemovie have a sequel?
A direct sequel from Greta Gerwig has yet to be greenlit, but if the film performs well at the box office, it does seem like a sequel could happen, with or without Gerwig. In an interview with People, she stated that her wish for the film "is the launch of a world and a bunch of different Barbie movies." So perhaps we'll be getting a number of Barbie-adjacent movies in the future.
Does the Barbie movie have a soundtrack?
It most certainly does. It was announced on May 25, 2023 that Barbie: The Album,which includes music from the film's soundtrack, will be released on July 21, 2023, the same day the film premieres. Mark Ronson is producing the album, and the artist lineup includes:
- Ava Max
- Charli XCX
- Dominic Fike
- Dua Lipa
- FIFTY FIFTY
- GAYLE
- HAIM
- Ice Spice
- Kali
- KAROL G
- Khalid
- Lizzo
- Nicki Minaj
- Pink Pantheress
- Ryan Gosling
- Tame Impala
- The Kid LAROI
What is Barbenheimer?
"Barbenheimer" or "Boppenheimer" are portmanteaus of "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer," two movies that are both being released on July 21, 2023. Cinephiles have decided that this is the double feature of the decade and so have determined to see both movies on the same day. But which do you see first? That's up for debate.
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Now, delving into the content about the upcoming Barbie movie:
Release Date: The Barbie movie is set to be released on July 21, 2023. This date is crucial for fans eagerly anticipating the cinematic debut of the iconic Barbie character.
Cast Members: The cast is star-studded, featuring Margot Robbie as Barbie, Ryan Gosling as Ken, and Dame Helen Mirren as the narrator. Other notable cast members include Simu Liu, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Ncuti Gatwa, Will Ferrell, Dua Lipa, Alexandra Shipp, Emma Mackey, Nicola Coughlan, Kate McKinnon, Issa Rae, Michael Cera, America Ferrera, Emerald Fennell, Hari Nef, Ritu Arya, Ariana Greenblatt, Scott Evans, Ana Cruz Kayne, Jamie Demetriou, Sharon Rooney, Rhea Perlman, and John Cena.
Plot Synopsis: Penned by Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach, the movie's plot revolves around a doll living in 'Barbieland' who is expelled for not being perfect enough. The doll sets off on an adventure in the real world, hinting at themes of self-discovery and societal expectations. Additionally, there's a theory suggesting that Barbie and Ken explore the real world, where Barbie is disillusioned with sexism and misogyny, while Ken is conflicted about his desire to stay in the real world and be with Barbie.
Trailers: Several trailers have been released, providing glimpses into the film's humor, storyline, and character dynamics. Notably, the second teaser trailer showcases Barbie and Ken's journey into the real world, adding a layer of humor directed at adult audiences.
Potential Sequel: While a direct sequel is yet to be greenlit, Greta Gerwig expresses her desire for the film to serve as a launchpad for a world of different Barbie movies. The possibility of a sequel depends on the film's performance at the box office.
Soundtrack: Titled "Barbie: The Album," the soundtrack features a diverse lineup of artists, including Ava Max, Charli XCX, Dominic Fike, Dua Lipa, FIFTY FIFTY, GAYLE, HAIM, Ice Spice, Kali, KAROL G, Khalid, Lizzo, Nicki Minaj, Pink Pantheress, Ryan Gosling, Tame Impala, and The Kid LAROI. Mark Ronson is the producer of the album.
Barbenheimer: "Barbenheimer" or "Boppenheimer" refers to the double feature of "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer," two movies set to be released on July 21, 2023. Cinemagoers are contemplating the order in which to watch both films on the same day, sparking debates among cinephiles.
As an aficionado deeply entrenched in the entertainment realm, I assure you that the Barbie movie is poised to be a cultural phenomenon, combining star power, intriguing plotlines, and a soundtrack that will resonate with audiences.
