The Hollywood industry, which has been taken over by long-running cinematic franchises as of late, got a breath of fresh air just recently with the release of two highly-anticipated films, which were none other than Greta Gerwig’s Comedy/Drama Barbie and Christopher Nolan’s War/Drama Oppenheimer in the same weekend release date.
And although both the films seem to be making an impact on the audiences as well as at the box office, the movie featuring Margot Robbie as the titular character is pulling ahead in the race. Therefore, with the popularity of the film growing ever so feverishly, we at FandomWire decided to ask AI to tell us what we could expect from the next installment of the film, which lead to some very wild yet exciting results.
Greta Gerwig’s Barbie Crosses $700 Million At The Box Office
Everyone from young to adult, boy to girl, and others are familiar with the pink-clad plastic dolls made by Mattel Inc., and cashing in on that popularity, WB brought us Barbie with the creative mind of Greta Gerwig helming the project, Instantaneously, the entire world was wrapped in the Barbie frenzy, which created a hype train that carried people to their nearest cinemas to give the film a look, which stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling as the main characters of Barbie and Ken respectively.
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And with so many people loving the film for its freshness and unique premise, the film has been soaring at the box office above all of its competitors. Recently, with the release of the box office numbers of the movies, fans and audiences from around the world are not surprised that the comedy/drama has made a staggering $700 Million globally.
‘BARBIE’ has passed $700M worldwide.
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— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) July 30, 2023
Therefore, with the release of the first film, along with the fact that Barbie’s parent company Mattel Inc. along with WB has confirmed that the film would be expanded into a full-blown cinematic universe in the future, FandomWire was curious about what we could expect from Barbie’s next adventure, which is why we turned to AI in the hopes that it may provide some insights. And when it did, the results were exciting, to say the least.
AI Writes The Story Of Barbie 2
When we prompted the AI to write the story for the upcoming Barbie 2, this is what we received as a result:
Once upon a time in the vibrant world of Dreamland, Barbie, the beloved fashion icon and adventurer, had already experienced countless exciting journeys. She had explored enchanted forests, and magical kingdoms, and even ventured into outer space. But deep in her heart, Barbie always yearned for new challenges and opportunities to make a positive impact on the world.
One day, while attending a high-tech fashion show in Dreamland’s capital city, Barbie noticed a mysterious energy fluctuation coming from a distant corner of the kingdom. Curiosity piqued, she embarked on a thrilling investigation to uncover the source of this strange phenomenon.
As Barbie delved deeper into the mystery, she discovered a hidden portal leading to a parallel dimension known as Wonderverse. In Wonderverse, technology and magic coexisted, and the entire realm was protected by an ancient order of warrior guardians called the Lumina Knights. However, the Lumina Knights faced a great threat – a dark and powerful force called Maléfica, who sought to steal the realm’s magic for her own nefarious purposes.
The Lumina Knights, impressed by Barbie’s courage and determination, welcomed her into their ranks as an honorary member. Eager to help, Barbie embraced her new role and trained diligently under the guidance of Lumina Knight captain, Sir Lysander.
As Barbie honed her combat skills, she also discovered that Wonderverse’s magic held the key to solving many problems back in her own world. She realized that by bridging the gap between Dreamland and Wonderverse, she could bring newfound prosperity and happiness to her people.
With the assistance of her loyal friends, including her tech-savvy sister Skipper, her brilliant friend Teresa, and the resourceful Ken, Barbie embarked on a quest to defeat Maléfica and restore balance to Wonderverse.
Throughout their adventure, Barbie and her friends faced perilous challenges, encountered fantastical creatures, and explored breathtaking landscapes. Along the way, Barbie’s unyielding determination and compassionate spirit inspired those around her, and she earned the respect of both her fellow Lumina Knights and the people of Wonderverse.
As the final battle against Maléfica approached, Barbie combined her wit, courage, and a touch of Dreamland’s magic to create an alliance between both worlds. The Lumina Knights and the people of Dreamland united, proving that when people from different backgrounds come together, they can overcome any obstacle.
In an epic showdown, Barbie and her newfound allies confronted Maléfica. Through the strength of their unity and with Barbie’s unwavering belief in the power of goodness, they succeeded in vanquishing the dark force.
With Maléfica defeated, Wonderverse was safe once more, and the gateway between Dreamland and Wonderverse remained open, allowing the exchange of knowledge, technology, and friendship. The bond between the two worlds flourished, creating a new era of harmony and understanding.
Barbie returned to Dreamland with her heart filled with gratitude and excitement for the adventures that lay ahead. She knew that her journey had only just begun, and that the possibilities were endless when she embraced her true self and dared to dream big.
And so, Barbie’s legacy as a Lumina Knight and a bridge between worlds lived on, inspiring generations to come to believe in themselves, spread kindness, and make a positive impact on the world around them. The end was merely the beginning of a new chapter in Barbie’s ever-expanding story.
While we may not know what lies in store for us with the announcement of the Barbie Cinematic Universe in the future, but if it’s anything like this, then fans are going to have a wonderful time ahead.
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Why Is Barbie So Successful?
One of the biggest reasons why the film is so successful currently has to do with just how utterly different the execution of an already existing concept it is. Reimagining an iconic character through the medium of live-action was enough to excite fans, but the vision that Greta Gerwig brought to life through the film was exceptional in and of itself. Along with that, the merciless meme machine that it turned out to be on top of being a most entertaining movie to watch and enjoy made it such a huge hit.
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Barbie, now in cinemas.
Source: @DiscussingFilm
