Barbie: The Movie – Overachieving Outstandingly As A Feminist Phenomenon

2024 marks the 65th anniversary of Sleeping Beauty [150], but let us hope that Merryweather, one of the good fairies will not make all the pink things in Barbie Land blue, especially during its corruption into Kendom [62] [120]. Pinky from the MySims series would love that though [65] [102]! It is quite impactful to reflect on how I have gone from playing Detective Barbie In the Mystery of the Carnival Caper at my grandparents’ house to reflecting on the overwhelming success of the live-action film about Mattel’s plastic icon having an existential crisis [91] [143]. The film would have been entirely different if it had been distributed by Universal Pictures or Sony and released at some point in the 2010s…or if it came out in 2007 [50] [84] [151]. Choosing between Barbie and Oppenheimer in Summer 2023 was quite like an image of two lines of toys in McDonald’s Happy Meals; one aimed at boys and the other aimed at girls I would see as a child back in the day [67] [86] [92] [118] [154]. Nevertheless, gender roles suck and you can be a fan of any franchise you adore, regardless of your gender. Sometime after dinner with Stolas from Helluva Boss [111], it is time to turn up the Barbiecore once again in the Pisces season as we continue to reflect on the success of the live-action Barbie film directed by Greta Gerwig, one of our women of the year [42] [56] [73] [75] [87]. 

Look at these two meme buddies standing wholesomely together on the official McDonald’s Ecuadorean Twitter account back in Summer 2023 [96] [100]. And yes, Barbie: The Movie is not Greta Gerwig’s only film about a young woman’s crisis and the obsession with it has not stopped, especially during the run of the Barbie Career of the Year Women in Film series [13] [14] [15] [117]. While our young consumers are surprised by a new range of Polly Pocket compact toys [90], I hope all the Barbies who like their pink drinks hot and all the Barbies who like their pink drinks iced have had another best day ever in Barbie Land [18] [122]. Better not let one out of her box though [126]. [100]

More of the film and its creative team’s achievements continue to be listed one by one on social media [25] [29] [32] [39] [43] [149], including: 

• Six People’s Choice Awards, including “Movie of the Year” [19]
• The BizBash award for “Best TV or Film Premiere Event” [30] [146]
• Eight Academy Award Nominations [38]
• The SDSA award for Best Achievement in Decor/ Design in a Fantasy or Science Fiction film [44]
• Four Screen Actors Guild Award Nominations [41]
• The Thirteenth AACTA Award for “Best Film” [4]
• The AACTA Audience Choice Award for “Favourite Film” [3]

Oppenheimer, the film’s R-rated meme partner based on the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer’s involvement in the creation of the atomic bomb during World War II and its creative team have been successful at this year’s BAFTA Awards as seven awards were won [9] [46] [96] [106] [107]. In all honesty, I hardly care how “rigged” award ceremonies are as people are simply entitled to their opinions and you can always declare your own winners [133] [134]. Please do not take me back to the year 2016, Doc Brown [7] [114]! However, since perspectives change from time to time and exposures eventually get revealed, some successes could turn out to bedeceitful [80] [85] [121] [127]. But as for Barbie: The Movie and a few other amazing films that excelled in 2023, I believe that the awards they achieved were quite deserved to some extent [2], even though some aspects of their developments were not all that peachy [55]. 

Yes, even the awards Waterloo Road achieved throughout the years seem deserved to some extent [142], despite how I was experiencing some “inspiration” from the series against my will when I was about fifteen years old [140]. A British version of Mean Girls would be quite amusing though [57]. Even more achievements earned by the creative crew of Barbie: The Movie include the Golden Globe Award for “Best Original Song” [24], an Academy Award nomination for “Best Original Song” and the Society Of Composers & Lyricists Award for “Outstanding Original Song” [26] [45], which is no wonder why some of us suspect that it could be adapted into a stage musical possibly before a direct chronological follow-up in a few years’ time [143] [145]. Do not forget to show admiration for animated films that are worthy of winning awards too [2] [8]! [27]

The plot of the film was parodied in an advert for the 96th Annual Oscars that will air an hour earlier on ABC on the 10th of March [81]. It stars Jimmy Kimmel who gets lost on the way to Oscarsland, a direct parody of Barbie Land focused on the nominees for a range of achievement titles, including Poor Things. Weird Barbie becomes his guide after asking what kind of “Ken” he is in a rather infatuated manner. As the duo arrive at Carnegie Hall in the weird wagon after a colourful montage of bizarre landscapes that reference other successful films in 2023 besides Barbie: The Movie, most notably Oppenheimer [106], America Ferrera gives a parody of Gloria’s speech on how difficult it can be being a woman in society centred on being a host for the Oscars [18] [81]. With Kenough Kenergy, Ryan Gosling pops up from the back seats of the weird wagon as a callback to Ken surprising Barbie on the way to the real world. Aside from Barbie: The Movie getting nominated for eight awards at the upcoming 96th Annual Oscars [1], the advert is still a brilliant spoof that highlighted Weird Barbie’s comedic nature and so on with some creative elements [81]. 

Kimmel sure had a wild ride with Weird Barbie [81]. Some of you may recall other forms of creativity associated with these award ceremonies, such Woody, Jessie, and Buzz Lightyear from the Toy Story franchise presenting the award for “Best Animated Short” at the 72nd Annual Oscars in 2000 and the main cast of South Park making special guest appearances at the 19th and Last-Ever Annual Cable Ace Awards to present the award for “Best Talk Show Series” in 1997 [53] [108] [123] [152]. Barbie: The Movie can always be nominated for rose gold Oscars resembling a woman known as “Octavias”, “Oksanas” or “Odessas” in Barbie Land [110] [131]. [81]

2024 also marks the 60th anniversary of the debut of Allan, Ken’s buddy [10]. You do not suspect that a marmot is calling out this name [46], no? Some of my fellow 2000s kids may recall him as Midge’s husband and Ryan’s father in the Happy Family line [145]. Again, if Barbie: The Movie is “anti-male propaganda”, then how come Allan Pilgrim got sick of the patriarchal takeover and helped Barbie, Gloria and Sasha restore the essences of girl power in Barbie Land [34] [137]? I still believe he can be an empathetic ally of “Beach” Ken who can find his own identity in a spin-off series or sequel though [151]. In the meantime, his classic doll form from 1964 is available to pre-order [10]. I am glad that the film gave Allan a lot more attention [18], especially before the 60th anniversary of his debut in the Barbie franchise [10]. Call me crazy, but in a sequel or a threequel, perhaps he can be employed as a police officer alongside a new Barbie referred to as “Officer Barbie” in Barbie Land tracking down a criminal in Barbie Land but let us save our hopes for a faithfully fresh follow-up film for next year or two [49] [151]. 

In the meantime, Allan can remain a great reality dating show host and a therapist for the Kens [11]. And let us not forget to wish the Strawberry Shortcake franchise a happy 45th anniversary and Cadbury a happy 200th anniversary too [54] [125]! [10]

Can you imagine Barbie Land expanding with some pink castles like Craigievar Castle, one of the magnificent historical castles in Scotland [61] [103]? I think there ought to be more pink essences in Barbie Land [5] [36], such as a new car in a coat of hot pink, the colour of the hype for the film in production that also became a Summer fashion trend in 2022 [70] [73] [130] [138]. Oh! And do not forget some lovely shades and tints of purple, including lilac and lavender. Aside from a few princes, princesses and mermaids in Barbie Land [21] [23] [35] [51], there could also be an enchanted forest where Fairy Barbies reside and cast magic spells [48] [82] [101]. But wait! What if one of the Fairy Barbies…could turn anything pink into blue [62] [120]?! There can still be some elements of Kendom as Stephen Colbert has been knighted by Ryan Gosling for having plenty of Kenergy [128]. As grateful as I was for no longer feeling imprisoned in some Waterloo Road wannabe [140], I would be delighted to see more of Barbie Land if the movie evolves into its own franchise that should hopefully not seem “milked to death” and “a cash cow”, but simply create new opportunities for characters and new elements of creativity [151]. Again, let us save our wishes for a great sequel for its official announcement.

Barbie Land could also be expanded with not only stables for the horses during the Kendom takeover and new unicorns for Horse Rider Barbies to ride but various things coated in rose gold…or pink gold if you like to race as Pink Gold Peach in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe [22] [104] [105]. After all, the movie received five BAFTA nominations, including “Best Production Design” [28], despite another snub [132]. In the meantime, those who strolled through Ken Street in Toronto nearly a year ago can reflect on that [139]. And if a Barbie prefers light blue or teal over pink [20], she can rock some stylish pumps styled after Hatsune Miku from Mayla because of Barbie doll logic [18] [93] [94] [95]. Could a Princess Barbie be named “Amelia” [16] [17]? [139]

Despite my bitterness towards Waterloo Road [140], I can cut the third, fourth and fifth series some slack for portraying an autistic student pretty well [141]. I would be delighted to see an autistic human who recalls being infatuated with Barbie dolls in a sequel or threequel to Barbie: The Movie, as long as the big mistakes that were made in Music will not be made again [79]. Yet again, we will just have to wait and see in a few years’ time [151]. [141]

Barbie: The Movie deserves its success for its creativity and depth [27] [28] [31] [33] [37] [40] [76]. But still, a sequel centred on Ken will come in handy for sorting out the problem its political satire unintentionally caused [135]. Moreover, there can be more effective and rational ways to discuss sexism than some examples I have witnessed [52]. And yes, there could perhaps be a threequel to Barbie: The Movie after a sequel centred on Ken excels in fixing what was considered “misandristic propaganda” and helping him find his own identity [25], much like how there could be a threequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie after its well-deserved sequel does well with an honourable portrayal of Yoshi and so on [147] [148] [150]. Speaking of threequels, there is a lot of hype for Deadpool & Wolverine that can be accelerated by the release of Deadpool & Wolverine: WWIII in May [63] [88] [89] [144]. In the meantime, be sure to check out some new Harley Quinn Funko! Pop figures that are currently available to pre-order [71] [113], along with a twin pack with Poison Ivy that was released before Valentine’s Day in honour of what can be considered my favourite ship in DC history and feel free to state your thoughts on the animated film titled “Barbie And Stacie To The Rescue” coming to Netflix a week before my birthday this March [12] [72]. Good luck back in reality [35], even if it makes me want to shriek and yank your hair out sometimes.

It would be funny if Stella and her brother Andrealphus from Helluva Boss argued over which colour a dress for Octavia on her eighteenth birthday should be; pink or blue [99] [112] [120]. Moxxine sure loves hot pink but considers a softer tint of pink “basic” [98]. At least a lighter shade always makes the sakura falls in Japan so heavenly in the Spring [109]. Near this year’s Spring, there will be a Barbiemania at Electric Ballroom in London next Saturday and a “Mother Sunday” screening of Barbie: The Movie alongside a Pink Party Bar at Bristol Aquarium just before the 96th Annual Oscars ceremony airs [64] [66] [81]. As for me, I shall look forward to the rest of the second season of Helluva Boss throughout the rest of 2024 after this year’s steamy Valentine’s Day-themed merchandise sales [97] [124] [144]. [64]

It is undeniable how revolutionary Barbie has been for sixty-five years [145]. As for her live-action cinematic hit and other movies that were released in 2023, let us be good sports about snubs at award ceremonies and not blatantly throw the term “rigged” around like sore losers [133] [134]. Besides, I may be an iPhone user, but I hold no bias against Samsung phones [69] [78] [136]. Until then, some ASMR from the friendly fuzzy pink monster named “Cosmo” might be up your alley if you are currently feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders [58] [59] [60]. Moreover, keep the Barbie and Ken ASMR vibes coming, ASMR artists [6] [60] [74] [83]! Lastly, beyond the prettiness of Barbie Land, there will be crystal creations in a new stuff pack for The Sims 4 the day after next week [129]. Imagine if Fauna made Aurora’s dress about as green as an inspired plumbob [62] [65] [120] [129]! Oh! And I highly recommend you leave Twitter/X while you still can or just take a break from it [115] [116] [119] [153]. Bye, reader! [28]

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Does Barbie: The Movie Deserve To A Musical Adaptation?

Some of my fellow gamers may recall building a Malibu Stacy area in The Simpsons: Tapped Out that would be very much like what you would see in Barbie Land [7] [71] [94]. Remember when Waylon Smithers aimed to establish a stage musical starring Malibu Stacy in that episode of the twelfth season of The Simpsons [77] [86] [97] [98]? That could be the case for Barbie: The Movie, one of the most successful films of 2023 as rumour has it that Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie, Mark Ronson, and America Ferrera would like in a stage musical adaptation of it [13] [99] [105]. Barbie Land may not be everyone’s colourful paradise, but I definitely do not consider it as controversial as the French website known as “Ma Bimbo” that was launched in 2007, its English version that was formerly titled “Miss Bimbo” and a strangely political reboot that was launched in 2015 formerly known as “Internet Republic of Bimboland” and currently known as “Fashionable Republic of Ximboland” [2] [38] [45] [78]. On the way back to Barbie Land (or Kendom if you think Ken is the true hero of the film or are just not keen on so much pink [93]), let us take the pale yellow 1950s Corvette this time as if it came from the quirky, vibrant and…politically complex interpretation of Heaven from “Welcome to Heaven”, the sixth episode of the first season of Hazbin Hotel and discuss the idea of a stage musical adaptation of Barbie: The Movie even further [41] [69] [70] [84] [99]. 

The original English version of Miss Bimbo which was renamed “Like A Fashionista” after Beemoov and Blouzar were separated in 2008 is still around to this day alongside Fashionable Republic of Ximboland and Ma Bimbo and I fondly remember playing the 2010 version of Miss Bimbo as a teenager [16] [17] [18] [53]. Speaking of playing, some Malibu Stacy vibes became available for those in charge of their own Springfields on Level 56 in 2015 and on Level 5 in 2019 [75] [87] [89]. Oh! And do not forget about the cart from the Game of Games The Sequel 2020 event [87]. And speaking of animated comedies for mature audiences, I happened to have rick roll’d Adam for being a total jerk to Charlie Morningstar and calling my fairly new YouTube username “weird” [68] [96]. [98]

It has been almost a week since we last discussed how a stage musical adaptation of Barbie: The Movie can be more than passable [99]. While fans of Juliette Reilly tune into her new song titled “Impossible” [73], let us expand on the possibilities of such a concept excelling and whether Barbie: The Movie deserves to be made into a musical or not [99]. I just hope there will not be too much pink snow on the road back to Barbie Land [74]. Bring on the doll logic…and the trumpets [7] [42]! [11]

Let us list some other possible participants in a stage musical adaptation of Barbie: The Movie [99]. Some other choices for the cast could be:

• Taylor Louderman as “Weird” Barbie due to her experience in the musical adaptation of Mean Girls [52]
• Ben Platt as Allan [55]
• Marla Mendel as Midge for an exclusive moment that will be explained later [52]
• Jeremy Jordan as Tourist Ken [52]
• Jonathan Groff as another Ken [55]
• Sutton Foster as Writer Barbie [55]
• Shoshana Bean as Judge Barbie [55]
• Ashley Park as Mermaid Barbie [52]

Some alternate choices for the role of “Stereotypical” Barbie or any other Barbie in Barbie Land, such as Doctor Barbie and Physicist Barbie could be:

• Ali Stroker [52]
• Carrie St Louis [52]
• Laura Bell Bundy [52]

If the Sly Cooper movie turned out to be a full-on musical instead of a regular animated adventure that has, unfortunately, been permanently postponed or the events of the first game were adapted into a stage musical [29] [79] [80], Michael Bublé would be great choices for a singing voice for Sly [24]. As for the idea of Barbie: The Movie being made into a musical [99], there is potential to establish songs that can enhance certain scenes, such as the moment when “Stereotypical” Barbie meets Weird Barbie before she travels to the real world and the CEO in a meeting at Mattel [7] [14].

I know what you are thinking. Wouldn’t the one to play the role of “Weird” Barbie also need to be quite athletic to be able to do the splits to be faithful to the character when it comes to portraying her [7]? Well, from what I recall when I saw a Cinderella pantomime as a child, there was a stuntman also playing the role of Buttons, but as “Dangerous Buttons” for stunts. There might as well be an acrobat as a stunt double for the actress who plays the role of “Weird” Barbie in a stage musical adaptation of Barbie: The Movie. It is better to be safe than sorry. [14]

The potential for a stage musical adaptation of Barbie: The Movie bloomed from the 2023 season of Strictly Come Dancing [15] [99]. Have you seen the performance again at the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour [26]? [15]

What other differences and musical-exclusive aspects could there be between the movie and a stage musical adaption [99]? A romantic moment between Allan and Midge can bloom on stage possibly during a musical number in the resolution after a big plot twist to make up for a missed opportunity to establish them as a couple in a film as I have been aware of their relationship ever since I owned the Caucasian versions of them and their two children from the Happy Family line as a child [7] [37] [106], yet I still appreciate Barbie and Ken not getting into a full-on relationship in a way that would have been pretty clichéd [101]. Shrek: The Musicalmay have been an awkward and slightly self-parodic interpretation of an ogre gradually falling in love with a princess to some of us [28] [99], but a few notable differences in terms of dialogue are quite interesting, such as Lord Farquaad’s parents turning out to be Grumpy, one of the seven dwarves and the princess who felt a pea under a pile of mattresses [102] [103]. Any opportunities that were missed during the scriptwriting and filming can be hit alongside some new ones in response to critical reception in a stage musical adaptation [14] [99].

Surely, Allan Pilgrim is the father of Midge’s yet-to-be-born-already baby [37] [59] [106]. [14]

Some of my fellow 2000s kids seek a missed opportunity to establish a stage musical adaption of Barbie As The Princess And the Pauper at some point way before the film’s 20th anniversary while some 2000s teens may recall Britney Spears at the Barbie Awards Ceremony in Tokyo back in 2002 [23] [91] [95] [99]. No reference to Anne-Marie intended [4]. [9]

Now, onto the question some of us are asking. Does Barbie: The Movie really need or at least deserve to be made into a musical [99]? I believe that it does as I see the potential right in front of me. Besides, Barbie Live!: The Musical faded into obscurity after its short-lived run and chances are that a stage musical adaptation of Barbie: The Movie would become as recognisable and popular as Shrek: The Musical, Frozen: The Musical and the stage musical adaptation of The Lion King [35] [58] [99]. On the other doll’s hand, those who cannot stand musicals would prefer a direct sequel or a spin-off television series centred on Ken finding his own identity [22] [101] [104]. There are a lot of people who think the movie is overrated [105], but as I have stated before, the aspects of feminism can be less preachy in the musical adaptation [14] [99]. Moreover, President Barbie can establish more validation for all Kens a little more effectively by offering them the same job opportunities as Barbies, but without making either side subservient to the other [14]. That is what true equality is [3] [49], right? The ambitiously marketed film that made Barbie a Hollywood starlet could deserve a stage musical adaptation if it can be done quite well [89], especially with the flair, feminism, and funniness in check [7] [54] [57].

Perhaps in a spin-off television series centred on Ken (which would be more necessary than Barbie returning to Barbie Land in “Barbie 2” [101]), he can drive the silver 1950s Chevrolet Corvette that consists of hot rod flames through new areas in Barbie Land that might as well consist of some other elements of Kendom at some point during his further redemption [7] [84] [105]. Anything to make up for the accusations of misandry within political satire if the billion-dollar success of Barbie: The Movie results in a franchise [14] [105]! I could also suggest a brunette Barbie in a light blue counterpart of that splendid pink gingham dress as a second true love interest when it comes to him not making the same big mistake again sometime after “Stereotypical” Barbie’s departure and transformation into a human [7], but that might defeat the purpose of him finding his own identity without reliance on a Barbie [101] [104] [105]. However, “Beach” Ken and his second crush might as well develop a healthy and balanced relationship in a way that is perhaps not too clichéd [101]. [12]

I am not against addressing men’s issues like how MRAs and the MGTOW movement would and I certainly would not approve of using feminism as an excuse for toxic behaviour [27] [92], but it is still important to validate women and their rights in this world and contrary to what some people suspects about feminism, men can be feminists too [56]. I also hope that people will know how important it is to validate autistic people and their rights in this world too [50] [72]. [8]

In association with the plastic starlet’s 65^th anniversary [99] [105], we can wish her live-action journey to self-discovery outside of Barbie Land a fabulous first anniversary this July close to the time Deadpool 3 hits cinemas over three weeks after Despicable Me 4 does [43] [81] [100]. Besides, you just cannot deny how ambitious the marketing for the film was and all the pink trends inspired by the utter pinkness of Barbie Land (and the masculinity of Kendom [65] [66]) [1] [5] [63] [64] [90]. To me, there is quite a lot of potential to establish a stage musical adaptation of the film as a spiritual successor to Barbie Live!: The Musical [99]. And surely, a game of chess between a magenta army and a pale purple army in Barbie Land would not be as militant as a game of chess between Mordecai Heller and Viktor Vasko from Lackadaisy [7] [47]. Several Broadway and West End musicals may be closing this year [51], but chances are that new ones can help keep the theatre industry going [99]. As always, refrain from encouraging sexism [30] [31] [32] [33] [34] [46]. It is not worth it. Furthermore, if you are the dominant one in a certain type of relationship, know your limits with the submissive one, even in grey instead of pink [40] [60] [61] [62]. 

Please show some support and respect for Barbara Oppenheimer who seemed to be such a good sport about the impact of the Barbenheimer trend on her [7] [25] [67] [76] [85]. Such a great meme it has been in 2023 that has resulted in an upcoming film adaptation [21] [36] [99] [104]! And please show some admiration for cosplayers who are making cosplaying inclusive for everyone [19] [20] [39] [48] [83], much like how the Barbie franchise aimed to be more diverse as you can tell by the lovely Down Syndrome Barbie that was released last year [44]! [85]

Keep following your dreams because whether you consider yourself a Barbie, a Ken, an Allan or even a Bratz doll, you can be anything [6]. As for me, aside from how I can still be a writer, I could go for some ruby chocolate as I remember my sister treating herself to pieces of ruby chocolate from a Barbie advent calendar while I had a Shrek 2 one when we were kids and the new Ruby Chocolate KitKat McFlurry will be one of the latest sweet treats as McDonald’s in just a week [82] [102] [103]. [10]

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Barbie: The Movie…The Musical In A Few Years’ Time?

Seeing Margot Robbie as Barbie in a variety of pink dresses is quite like how Selena Gomez pulled off a few splendid red dresses on the red carpet [5] [38] [39] [61], so it would hardly be a surprise if Barbie: The Movie’s global success will result in a sequel, spin-off…or stage musical adaption [54] [100] [101] [105]. According to a few sources, Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie, Mark Ronson, and America Ferrera have expressed their interest in a stage musical adaption of the highest-grossing film of 2023 [17] [96]. This is quite an interesting time to think about such a concept happening during critical takes on the reboot of Mean Girls based on the original film’s musical adaption that does not really seem all that necessary to me [52] [68]. If you ask me, naming a stage musical adaption of Barbie: The Movie as “Barbie: The Musical” is more effective than a mouthful like “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” [27]. The same applies to simply naming the musical reboot of Mean Girls “Mean Girls”, but fitting a music note onto the “A” in the bold pink logo of the original film [51] [68]. It can be argued that Barbie: The Movie is Warner Bros.’s answer to Disney’s Frozen [5] [34]. That statement would become more agreeable if Barbie’s live-action journey to the real world gets adapted into a stage musical [17] [54] [60] [96].

Gerwig, Robbie, Ronson, and Ferrera’s approval of the idea of a stage musical adaption of the film in the future is like how Jack Black expressed a desire to make a direct sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie being more like a musical due to the acclaim of a romantic ballad sung by Bowser fittingly titled “Peaches” [17] [95] [96] [98] [99]. It is quite unfortunate how Gerwig and Robbie were snubbed in the Oscar nomination categories [14], but at least the film has won quite a lot of other awards after its billion-dollar success [6] [9] [10] [12] [104], has become the most popular film on Letterboxd and shall be back in cinemas for a week starting tomorrow [11] [13]. Moreover, will there be any Backwood Barbies in a stage musical adaptation in a few years’ time [1]? [11]

A full-on stage musical adaption of Barbie in a land of Barbie flair would NOT be the first time a production has brought this concept into action [87]. There was quite an obscure stage musical based on the Barbie franchise titled “Barbie Live: The Musical” that premiered in Singapore in late 2013 before it came to Melbourne in April 2014 [21] [74] [62] [74] [89] [92]. With a storyline that is notably different from the story of Barbie having an existential crisis that was told about a decade later [5], the musical was criticised for its seemingly unnecessary side plot involving a magical crystal and elements of vanity that add to what Barbie has been criticised for throughout the years but praised for its anti-bullying message, character development for Teresa and vibrant sets [29] [62] [74] [84]. The attention drawn to a musical adaption of Barbie: The Movie in a few years’ time would be quite unfortunate for the founder of Barbie Live!: The Musical as its relevancy died down after some time [87]. However, I suppose there can be some association with the production of Barbie Live!: The Musical when it comes to bringing the musical adaption of Barbie: The Movie to Singapore and Melbourne as its spiritual successor [89] [92], especially for those who fondly remember seeing it all those years ago…and those who expected better at the time [29] [62] [74] [84]. 

Here is the cast of Barbie Live! The Musical [21]. The show had its own songs, such as “Get Your Sparkle On” which sounded exactly like what a party Barbie would do and “I Wish I Had Her Life” which must have been associated with Teresa’s character development [29]. [21]

Who could play the roles of the Barbies and Kens? Some possible participants could include: 

• Cassie Levy as “Stereotypical” Barbie [58]
• Andrew Rannells as Beach Ken [58]
• Renee Elise Goldsberry as President Barbie [58]
• Sebastian Adcelus as the Mattel CEO (which would be assumingly coincidental as Will Ferrell who played the role of the CEO in the film also played the role of Buddy in Elf and Adcelus played the role of Buddy’s stage musical counterpart [5] [19] [30]) [19]

Can you imagine Elder Price from The Book Of Mormon being just Ken [5] [71] [91]? “Stereotypical” Barbie singing the stage musical version of “What I Was Made For” by Billie Eilish would make the moment when she becomes human even more impactful if it will be legal to use it [4] [5] [81]. Some new songs added to Barbie’s journey to self-discovery can be quite comparable to the musicality of Hazbin Hotel, but without much adult content as Barbie: The Movie is rated 12A in the United Kingdom [5] [53] [73]. Speaking of the United Kingdom, I would be delighted to see a cast of British performers for a stage musical adaption of Barbie: The Movie at Birmingham Hippodrome or one of London’s West End Theatres [35] [36]. Whoever will get the roles ought to have plenty of experience in singing and acting and can all hopefully pull them off rather exceptionally [54]. 

This performance on the 2023 series of Strictly Come Dancing gives a brief image of what a spiritual successor to Barbie Live! The Musical based on Barbie: The Movie would be like [15] [83] [89] [92]. Hopefully, the sets for Barbie: The Musical will not allegedly cause another pink paint shortage [100] [104], yet I would still be up for a lovely pink hotel like The Grand Budapest Hotel [72], but with a lot more shades and tints of pink and femininity in Barbie Land [5]. Just imagine the devastation of a pink nail varnish shortage [69]! [15]

Some could say that there might as well be some other legally covered songs from Barbie: The Album [2] [5] [9] [24], but perhaps the idea of a stage musical cover of “Pink” by Lizzo will not age too well for some of us [2] [5] [15] [85] [86]. [9]

The musical adaption might as well feature not only a few new songs but also a few differences in terms of the story [90]. I consider Buttons, a character exclusively for pantomime adaptions of Cinderella like a fanmade character who would be featured in a fairly decent or mediocre fanfiction [45], but I guess some exclusive characters can be a little interesting on their own accords without getting in the way of the main stars’ motives. But I digress. Why not let Allan have his own musical number [5] [105]? Perhaps there can be the return of Princess Annalise and a pauper named “Erika” from Barbie As The Princess And The Pauper as new interpretations to fit in the adaption and as a shout-out to my fellow 2000s kids who fondly remember watching it back in the day [7] [55] [93] [97], along with a few Barbies as fairies within a fairytale-themed area in Barbie Land, much like in Barbie Live!: The Musical [89] [92]. Perhaps there can be a little further exploration for the CEO, such as a few details on his family life [105], quite like Shrek’s childhood in Shrek: The Musical [82]. It is important for the musical to honour the film’s feminism, humour for older audience members and explorations of an existential crisis [5] [59].

Happy 20th Anniversary to this fairytale this Autumn [7] [33], Happy 20th Anniversary to the original Mean Girls, and Happy 40th Anniversary to the Mac from Apple Inc. [31] [32] [33] [51]! [7]

Shrek and Fiona catching a brief glimpse of one another as young children in Shrek: The Musical killed off the irony of them falling in love with one another in the original movie [23] [80] [82], but there are still plenty of brorges who enjoyed the musical adaptation [81]. [82]

Unfortunately, plenty of stage musical adaptions of an iconic film have been considered subpar [78]. Not every audience member considered the musical adaption of the original version of Mean Girls from 2004 all that fetch [52] [77]. Some Frozen fans may have found the addition of a few extra songs in Frozen: The Musical a bit excessive [37], but I still deeply appreciated “Monster” for expanding on Elsa’s self-esteem issues in addition to how deeply relatable she is to me [26]. I bet a stage musical of Barbie: The Movie will not pull off a similar transphobic moment from the earlier productions of Shrek: The Musical as transwomen are women [46] [78]. Period. Perhaps the musical adaption’s writing could be less preachy when it comes to the film’s feminism and political satire regarding the plot twist caused by Ken [5], yet it can still be valued, especially if people are still going to be inconsiderate in a few years’ time [25] [40]. Somewhat similarly, if there were to be a stage musical adaption of Hazbin Hotel [53] [73], the way Valentino abuses Angel Dust ought to be toned down as he is, without a doubt, the most controversial character in the first season of the series so far [41] [102] [103]. A few differences in a musical adaption of a film can be quite effective…or a little questionable [16] [77] [78].

Some of our fellow critics have written what they did not like about the musical reboot of Mean Girls in their burn books [18] [42]. Again, the new film based on the stage musical adaptation of the original Mean Girls does not seem highly necessary to me, especially after we saw the advertisements for Black Friday sales at Walmart in November [48] [49], but I am still fond of musicals, nonetheless. On Wednesdays, mean Barbies wear pink [5] [51]. [52]

It will be time to bid Frozen: The Musical in London a farewell this September [36], which is quite saddening, but love will still be an open door (as long as you know that you cannot marry someone you just met [34]). In addition to the lighter note, the musical premiered in Louisville yesterday [20]. [35]

In conclusion, I may not be too surprised if a Broadway musical adaption of Barbie: The Movie happens due to its billion-dollar success [17] [47] [54] [60] [96] [106]. If Greta Gerwig, the genius who wrote and directed the film prefers a stage musical adaption of the film into a musical over establishing a direct sequel or a spin-off centred on Ken [17] [100], that is fine by me. Chances are that it would be considered not as stylishly impactful as the film [16] [77] [78], but I can still see it beaming in some familiar appeal, which is an essence I sensed as I saw Frozen: The Musical in London with my fiancé and discussed the differences between it and the film with him afterwards back in 2022 [90]. I could also be up for a new Star Wars film centred on Rey Skywalker, but I think it just needs to be done right to an extent [3] [43]. In the meantime, there is a big compilation of Margot Robbie’s “Barbie” looks and more information regarding the costume design in Barbie: The World Tour this March around the same time Princess Peach stars in her second own game titled “Princess Peach: Showtime!” and a new duet of pastel pink Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers become available alongside its release [61] [66] [67]. Let us see the brightest Northern lights yet and wish Mattel’s plastic superstar a happy 65th anniversary in 2024 [76] [104]. 

I have come a long way since I played with quite a lot of Barbie dolls as a child. As the plastic starlet’s live-action film returns to the big screen tomorrow [11], there will be another Fang Vote for the guys and ghouls to decide the design of a new outfit for Jinafire Long [57]. Fans of Nicki Minaj can keep vibing to her raps from Pink Friday 2 and I will look forward to watching the rest of the first season of Hazbin Hotel on Prime Video after we hazbeans wished Eric Schwartz, the voice of Chaz from the second season of Helluva Boss a happy birthday [53] [63] [64] [65] [73] [79] [88]. And a special thanks to Plushi Stolas for building a lovely castle in Minecraft for me [70]! [61]

Oh! And before we head back to the real world, here is a shout-out to a Barbenheimer film that is currently in development [44]. Quite an interesting concept in honour of one of the biggest memes of 2023 [101]. Speaking of films, I sure hope Deadpool has not hijacked another car from Barbie Land [28] [75] [104]. Until then, just imagine your comfort character on a road trip with you…looking disgruntled [22], like some reactions to that parody of Bella Swan realising that Edward Cullen is a vampire performed by Frankie Stein and Draculaura [56] [94]. [44]

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Unboxing More Hopes For “Barbie 2” Or “Ken”

Disclaimer:

This is another article that briefly discusses some spoilers in Barbie: The Movie. Feel free to avoid this article if you wish to avoid spoilers unless you have already watched the film (or do not take spoilers too seriously). 

Barbie: The Movie is officially the highest-grossing film distributed by Warner Bros. of all time [35] [101], which makes up for its concept’s previous failed attempts at being taken into action [10] [80]. Can you imagine if the movie was distributed by Universal Pictures and released in the early 2010s…or distributed by Sony and released in the late 2010s? It would have been a way different experience, indeed. If you think about it, a few internet memes can be thanked for its hype throughout 2023 besides its ambitious marketing [66] [67] [68] [125], including the appearance of a pink TARDIS in London [116]. Near its theatrical release earlier this year, I adored the feature on Google that causes the page to turn light pink as magenta sparkles appear when the user searches “barbie” or “barbie movie” [55]. The film’s popularity even resulted in so many pink recipes on Instagram [7] [21] [33] [61] [74] [84] [94]. The pink empowerment from Nicki Minaj, one of the rappers who performed “Barbie World” continued as she became a special guest in the fifth season of Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare II, Call Of Duty: Warzone 2.0 and Call Of Duty: Warzone Mobile [6] [22] [23] [24]. Due to how successful Barbie: The Movie turned out to be, there has been some speculation of how a billion dollars at the box office will result in a sequel or spin-off film…that can be done right [124] [125].

I know what you might be thinking. Really, Laura? ANOTHER article on what can be seen in a follow-up to Barbie: The Movie [124] [125]?! I know, but I believe that there is some more to discuss in terms of hoping that an unnecessary but passably faithful sequel or a more necessary spin-off in terms of furthering redeeming Ken Wilder can somewhat leave the same enlightening impact in the future and not end up like the least acclaimed Disney sequels and a few other sequels that were considered flops [3] [19] [20]. [10]

If Margot Robbie ought to reprise her role as “Stereotypical” Barbie [6], there can perhaps be an expansion of her origin that was firstly shown as a teaser in late 2022 [113]. Furthermore, a new line of dolls for marketing the sequel or spin-off could consist of Robbie’s 1959 Barbie cosplay adapted into doll form [51]. On the other doll’s hand, the second round of the origin could feature a modern equivalent of the classic swimsuit that could either be from the cover of Sports Illustrated magazine from 2014 that was part of celebrating its 50th anniversary but made some readers skeptical or the brief recreation from 2009 that was part of celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Barbie franchise to make it familiar yet fresh during the start of a sequel [11] [30] [96]. I am aware that “Stereotypical” Barbie’s origin that was first shown as a teaser trailer was meant to be a parody of 2001: A Space Odyssey for laughs [6] [10] [79] [113], but perhaps there can be a flashback scene set in 1959 during the first few sales of the first-ever Barbie doll at the beginning of “Barbie 2” or the first episode of “Barbie: The Series” for some effectiveness and more depth of “Stereotypical” Barbie’s character during her doll days.

Contrary to what some people have deplorably claimed [44], being emotional does NOT affect a woman’s intelligence. Although the extended theme of feminism ought to be not too preachy in “Barbie 2”, it can still be validated as Barbara continues to flourish as a human in the real world and aims to strive for gender equality rather than just empowering women [6] [125]. [10]

“Beach” Ken has the potential to be more than just an accessory and to play a more respectable and relatable role in “Barbie 2”, “Ken” or “Barbie: The Series” [6] [13] [124] [125]. Let us not forget about Allan Pilgrim who might just play the perfect supporting role and could empathise with him during a new era of Barbie Land [6] [59] [93]. What sort of alliance could they have with “Sugar Daddy” Ken and “Earring Magic” Ken? As praiseworthy as the elements of feminism are in Barbie Land, it is important to understand that misandry is not a true part of feminism. After all, men can be feminists too. Surely, “Stereotypical” Barbie does not need another existential crisis, but there ought to not be a sign of a Ken being corrupted by an exaggerated patriarchy that led to building a wall to prevent anyone from leaving or entering the land again. As stereotypical as this sounds, I would not be surprised if the 3D effects of the logo for “Ken” would be a vibrant shade of blue and the logo’s style would be just like the logo for Barbie: The Movie [118]. More importantly, it would still make more sense to make a spin-off titled “Ken” to make up for the accusations of misandry and “wokeness” Barbie: The Movie has received [8] [124].

“Beach” Ken also has the potential to strive for gender equality within further redemption [6]. In the real world in real life, gender equality ought to apply to both genders, along with non-binary people and those on the autism spectrum as we remain aware of the people around us [130]. [10]

Who else could possibly be part of a new addition to the cast? Perhaps Gal Gabot (who is known for playing the role of Diana Prince in Wonder Woman) can be another new Barbie or even a Teresa in Barbie Land (or Monterrey, according to Matthew Patrick) to make up for a missed opportunity during a busy schedule at the time [86] [131], which could also apply to Amy Schumer [10]. Making a new Barbie played by a competent new cast member have the occupation of a computer engineer without the assistance of a Ken can make up for a certain controversy [11]. As for some new Kens, one can be played by Cillian Murphy to not only be a brief reference to the Barbenheimer meme but also a chance to make up for the offence caused by some uses of it in Japan [58] [60] [68] [112]. Could Tom Holland, Chris Evans or Chris Pratt provide the same Kenergy [4] [56] [69] [70]? There are a lot of choices when it comes to introducing new Barbies and Kens in “Barbie 2”, “Ken” or “Barbie: The Series” as there have been so many dolls throughout the years, but it would be wise to adapt or even satirise more of the arguably most memorable ones [124] [125].

Which shade of tint of pink will any of the new Barbies in Barbie Land wear in “Barbie 2”, “Ken” or “Barbie: The Series” [6] [49] [114]? Which beauty trends would they follow as dolls? Which era of the Barbie franchise would they be stylised in [2] [12] [15] [40] [54] [79]? Of course, not all the Princess Barbies have to be like Princess Aurora [75]. [10]

And who would have thought Scott Pilgrim would be the only Allan in Barbie Land [59] [80] [114]? But in all seriousness, I believe that it would not hurt to have a stunt double in the cast for slapstick in the sequel or spin-off to prevent a certain accident from happening again [10]. [10]

Any more ideas on how Barbie Land can be expanded? Reflecting on my suggestion to establish a monarchy in Barbie Land as a reference to the animated films based on Barbie as various princesses [7] [124], possibly including Rapunzel and Annalise from Barbie as The Princess and The Pauper [7], the castle for all Princess Barbies to rule can alternatively be as pink and regal as the Sleeping Beauty castle in Disneyland Paris known as “Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant” [45]. And surely, the depictions of horses that occurred during the corruption of Barbie Land that transformed it into “Kendom” can still be around in “Barbie 2”, “Ken” or “Barbie: The Series” possibly alongside depictions of unicorns. Reflecting on Matthew Patrick’s theory on Barbie Land being a metaphor for Mattel’s factory in Monterrey [86], perhaps a new Barbie or a new Ken can speak Spanish as a second language for many others but without repeating the controversy a certain “Mexican” Barbie doll caused back in 2013 [11] [31] [32]. Why not include a pink swimming pool by a new dreamhouse as well, but without the need for pink dye as the water in Barbie Land…is solid [6] [17] [18] [82] [98]? Surely, Barbie Land can feature some new buildings and such in a sequel, spin-off or television series [124].

Look at this glorious flag [9]! Can you imagine an alternative costume for Liberty Belle, Blossom’s alter-ego from the episode of the third season of The Powerpuff Girls titled “Sub-Zeroes” based on its design [99]? [9]

One of the most blow-minding aspects of Barbie: The Movie is that the talented and experienced Will Ferrell who played the role of the CEO of Mattel also played the role of the father in The LEGO Movie and both notably successful films are distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures [6] [77] [78] [97]. I know there is a Mega Bloks line based on Barbie’s lifestyle [110], but it would still be cool to see an official LEGO playset based on a new building in Barbie Land in “Barbie 2” [26] [50] [62]. Moreover, there is a fan theory explaining how the father in The LEGO Movie is the same person as the CEO of Mattel from Barbie: The Movie (and also Buddy from Elf [48]) for a reason [16] [29]. But whether the theory is true or not, there can be a little more exploration for the CEO of Mattel, especially when it comes to providing some details on his family life outside of work [6]. He could decide to take a little more consideration for Ken’s role throughout Barbie’s history in “Barbie 2”, “Ken” or “Barbie: The Series”.  If there are enough predictions of a sequel or spin-off being released during the Winter season, there might as well be a scene of a Barbie or Ken doll being unwrapped by possibly a young relative of the CEO on Christmas Day [48].

The theory of Barbie: The Movie and the two LEGO movies taking place in the same universe is much like the theory of Samurai Jack taking place in the future of Townsville, the home city of The Powerpuff Girls [53]. As far-fetched as some theories would be despite some coincidences that would be convincing evidence, it would be imperative to ensure that further developments for even temporary antagonists can leave some effective impact in terms of letting a continuity flourish. You do not suppose there will be South Pole elves at Mattel this holiday season [6] [48]? [10]

Anything else to consider aside from more respect for the Kens? Sasha’s criticisms towards “Stereotypical” Barbie when they first meet in the movie were pretty harsh [6], but they would be mostly agreeable to those who recall becoming skeptical after growing out of playing with Barbie dolls [11]. Well, apart from Sasha calling Barbie a “fascist”, which was pretty uncalled for [6]. To help maintain the elements of satire in “Barbie 2”, “Ken” or “Barbie: The Series”, there might as well be some jabs at the common criticisms towards some modern Barbie dolls in Barbie Land, such as painted on clothes and plastic clothes [14]. Aside from that, it would be advisable to mostly address what was “the elephant in the room” in the first film [124], yet we still need to value the explanation of why feminism can be still important when certain people continue to make horrible claims on social media [41] [42] [32] [44] [83]. Nonetheless, getting “offended” for the pettiest reasons is so 2016 [89]. While it is important to appreciate realistic beauty standards in today’s society to prevent eating disorders and self-esteem issues, I hold no ill will against those who confidently enjoy looking like Barbies and Kens and even wish to live a similar lifestyle to them in a realistic way and I wish them the best in life [104] [105] [106] [107] [108] [109].

Aside from how “the elephant in the room” can be eventually taken to a jungle to relish in freedom [124], I would love to see an autistic Barbie in Barbie Land to ensure further diversity and equality [122] [130]. [10]

How about some hopes for remarkably ambitious marketing for “Barbie 2” or “Ken” [122]? Aside from the previously mentioned possibility of the modernised adaption of the late ‘50s swimsuit look on a new doll resembling Robbie [51], there might as well be a few gaming-related promotions [57], such as a sugary crossover event in Candy Crush Soda Saga, Candy Crush Jelly Saga or Candy Crush Friends Saga for promoting “Barbie 2” or “Ken” as a rehash of the Barbie: The Movie event in Candy Crush Saga in July [26] [63] [64] [65] [122]. Although, it can be argued that a deeply effective slogan would be more meaningful in terms of marketing a film than a promotional crossover [122] [126] [127]. A slogan for “Barbie 2” like “She still has something.” or a slogan for “Ken” like “He will be more than just Ken.” can provide a deep meaning of a new premise, quite like how the slogan for the Tomb Raiderboldly and emotionally summed up a younger Lara Croft’s character with “A survivor is born” [10] [102]. Chances are that the marketing for a sequel or spin-off film will not be as big and effective as the first film but let us not be too surprised if “Beach” Ken becomes a battler in a new chapter of Fortnite if it maintains its popularity for more than another lustrum [126] [127].

What a missed opportunity to turn the popcorn pink before the film started in this image [52] [74]. As sure as I am that the game will not be shut down anytime soon due to its ongoing popularity [26], I am sure that plenty of candy crushers who still have an appetite for playing Candy Crush Saga still have a sweet tooth for its sequels that are also likely to still be around in a few years’ time [63] [64] [65]. Alternatively, there can be another collaboration with Barbie in a future event in any of the Candy Crush games in association with promoting “Barbie: The Series”. [26]

And how cool was THIS giveaway [122]?! [132]

Barbie has gone from a doll in a striped swimsuit whose figure would be deemed problematic to the most profitable film star of the year [6] [11] [124] [125]. Aside from how bewildering it is to know that a live-action film based on the Barbie franchise has made so much money at the box office after being brought into action, a new “vampire queen” look for Draculaura from the Monster High franchise is now available to pre-order exclusively on Amazon [37] [76] [87]. It will not be long until Barbie: The Movie will once again go party, but in a format for IMAX screens with some bonus post-credits footage [38] [39] [115] [120]. Could the footage be a teaser for “Barbie: The Series”? Could “Barbie: The Series” lead to “Barbie 2” or “Ken” coming out in 2029 in honour of the 70th anniversary of the Barbie franchise [96]? Only time will tell. In the meantime, keep the pink recipes coming [5] [34] [71] [73] [85] [88] [92]! I think Wade Wilson is a little peeved about Oppenheimer beating the box-office record Deadpool 2 held for four years after being financially surpassed by Joker [36] [100] [119] [121], so I might as well get him to follow a recipe for pink tacos to treat himself [1]. Hopefully, after a little more income for Barbie: The Movie, the aftermath of the SAG-AFTRA strikes in Hollywood will be meaningful [47] [90].

“Deadpool here! Don’t you just love a forced and unnecessary but deeply appreciated special guest appearance in an article that has very little to do with them? You know, I can be a good sport about being reduced to the third highest-grossing R-rated movie star of all time [119]. Go ahead and turn my silver Oscar into a bronze one, but when the strikes are over and Deadpool 3 is in production again [121], I might just have what it takes to make my beloved Oscar gold again next year (or two). Thanks for the suggestion, my little Laurapop! I’ll be off to make those pink Barbie-inspired tacos [1]!” [91]

Anytime, Deadpool! Surely, producing the best follow-up to Barbie: The Movie ought to be quite like a different skincare routine or baking the same cake with several differences in the recipe [95]. The loyal admirers of the film are thanked for the movie’s success, and they could be thanked for the motivation to produce a follow-up [28] [103] [116]. Speaking of lovely blonde-haired ladies in pink, many fans of Princess Peach cannot wait to play as her in a new dress that is the result of her retrieving a Bubble Flower in Super Mario Bros. Wonder [81] [128] [129]. Sometime afterwards, have a blast with the 60^th anniversary of the Doctor Who franchise [46]. [8]

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Barbie: The Movie Coming To IMAX This September

Hi, reader! Barbie: The Movie has become one of the highest-grossing films of 2023 [8] [31] [33]. The live-action phenomenon based on the fashionable legacy of Mattel’s plastic starlet who debuted back in 1959 has received critical acclaim for its cheeky humour for the older part of its audience [2] [3], some other forms of humour, such as a parody of the iconic “Red or Blue pill?” scene from The Matrix [15] [25], outstanding acting [3], an imaginative fantasy land for Barbies and Kens to merge with doll logic in a carefree manner [27] [28], its fitting aspects of feminism and satire towards capitalism [3]. Due to the film’s success ever since its release in July alongside Oppenheimer [26] [33], it has been confirmed that the film will be re-released in IMAX this September [9], much like how some of us watched Oppenheimer in IMAX a while ago, including yours truly and her Ken [31]. Personally, I am aware of why not everyone is fond of IMAX as I would not recommend a similar experience of watching Oppenheimer in IMAX to those who have hearing sensitivities [17] [18] [22]. On a lighter note, there is a legitimate reason why Barbie: The Movie would be worth watching again [6], but in IMAX that will be explained as we put on our pink pumps and head back to Barbie Land for another party [3] [6] [20] [21]. 

Surely, just watching the film shortly after its standard release back in July was Kenough for plenty of us [27] [28]. Nevertheless, a certain aspect of the second release for IMAX is sure to boost the film’s credibility even further after its billion-dollar success [8] [9]. [27]

Aside from a little extra box-office income, the main reason for re-releasing Barbie: The Movie for IMAX next month is to exclusively feature a post-credits scene that was absent from the original theatrical release [9]. This confirmation has sparked my curiosity since my fiancé got me into sticking around during the credits sequence to see a post-credits scene at the end of a Marvel Cinematic Universe film several years ago [29]. What could the post-credit scene in Barbie: The Movie in IMAX be [9]? An extra goofy scene featuring Allan [3]? Some more cleaning up to do after a certain plot twist? A teaser for a television series set in Barbie Land and centred on further character developments for some other Barbies and Kens, which could be a wiser decision to make in terms of establishing a continuation, compared to a direct sequel [31] [33]? Whatever the post-credit scene could feature or tease, it will be quite a swell bonus feature for admirers of the film, even though not every film fan is fond of IMAX [11]. Moreover, one can always wait until the film comes out on DVD, which will hopefully feature the post-credit scene and make it only temporarily exclusive [9].

Personally, despite my curiosity about a proposed post-credits scene, I probably will not go and see Barbie: The Movie in IMAX this September as I have already seen it over a week after its standard release [31], along with how its IMAX release will only be available for a week [9], which could also apply to its release in the United Kingdom and I ought to save money. Nevertheless, the post-credits footage will hopefully be available on DVD in a couple of months after one week of the film’s credibility in IMAX. Hopefully, Barbie will not have to tell the audience to go home [13]. [27]

In conclusion, a second release of a high-grossing film for IMAX with a bonus post-credit scene that will only be around for a week sounds quite intriguing, not just for extra financial gain [9]. Although Greta Gerwig, the director and one of the writers of the film made a slight objection towards the idea for a direct sequel in a few years’ time [7] [10] [24], there is still some more potential for a sequel or a standalone spin-off film starring Ken with Ryan Gosling reprising his role to be at least passable or better yet, as exceptional and faithful to the original film with a balance of familiarity and freshness [31] [33]. In the meantime, if you want to keep using the Barbenheimer meme for creative wit [14] [33], make sure that none of the elements from Oppenheimer would be deemed insensitive to Japanese historians who wish to not relive the World War II era of anti-Japanese propaganda [4] [16] [19] [23]. As we continue to spread kindness and take consideration for others’ reactions aside from our own, we can proactively relish in the joy of the best films, video games and comics of 2023 and look forward to more experiences later this year and throughout 2024 [30] [32].

Barbie has been an icon primarily for little girls for sixty-four years and I am delighted that she has become the star of a high-grossing live-action film [2] [3] [33]. Aside from that, there is also an animated Netflix series titled “Barbie: A Touch Of Magic” that will co-star a new pet pony [1]. Outside of a pink paradise, let us wish the best of luck to our Fortnite fighters in the fourth season of the fourth chapter of Fortnite: Battle Royale [12]. [28]

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