Barbie 2: The Latest News and Updates
Greta Gerwig’s Barbie was a massive hit in 2023, and fans are eagerly awaiting the sequel. Despite conflicting reports, Barbie 2 is still unconfirmed, but the idea is very much alive. The movie’s subversive take on the iconic toy brand and its original story have left audiences wanting more.
The Hollywood Reporter dropped a bombshell in December 2024, revealing that Barbie 2 was in early development with Gerwig and Noah Baumbach penning the script. However, Warner Bros. denied the reports, leaving fans in the dark about the project’s status.
Director Greta Gerwig has seemingly warmed up to the idea of returning for the sequel, but her work on Netflix’s Chronicles of Narnia film series might delay the project. Star Margot Robbie has expressed hesitation about the sequel, stating that the original film wasn’t designed as a series.
The Barbie 2 cast would need to be impressive to live up to expectations. Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling would likely reprise their roles as Barbie and Ken, but it would require creative writing to bring Robbie back given her character’s transformation into a real-life woman. Every Barbie actor could potentially return, and other actors could return with larger roles.
The story possibilities for Barbie 2 are endless. The film could follow Barbie traveling to new locations, visiting other toy universes, or exploring the world of Barbieland. Given the rights to the doll lying with Mattel, there’s no reason they couldn’t integrate other toys into the story and expand the universe further.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding Barbie 2, fans are hopeful that the sequel will happen. With the original film’s success and the potential for a vast and exciting universe, the possibilities are endless for Barbie 2.