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Barbie Doesn’t Need a Sequel (Even Though It Will Probably Get One)
ComicBook.comStory by Nicole Drum
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Despite Barbie's blockbuster success, a sequel could undermine the film's fresh, self-contained story and risk disappointing fans craving originality.
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- Barbie was never intended as the start of a franchise, with the film's director, Greta Gerwig, and stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling only contracted for one movie, not a potential sequel.
- Barbie's self-discovery journey and Ken's parallel growth arc reach a natural conclusion, suggesting their further adventures may be better suited for other mediums rather than a movie sequel.
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Greta Gerwig, Noah Baumbach, Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Warner Bros., Barbie (Live Action), Oppenheimer