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The film industry is closely watching the box office results asBarbieandOppenheimercontinue to attract movie buffs. In particular, the success ofBarbieholds the prospect of reviving the film industry and movie theater chains with a much-needed lift as they struggle to recover losses from the pandemic.
Barbiereportedly made 41.4 million USD in 51 international markets, according to Deadline. On the other hand,Oppenheimer, starring Cillian Murphy, made 15.7 million USD across 57 markets. In the midst of all of this, some fans have dubbedBarbieas “feminist cancer” and too “woke.”
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IsBarbiea Man-hating Woke Propaganda Fest?
Greta Gerwig earned accolades for her feminist interpretation of the newBarbiemovie. Yet, not everyone is pleased. Users criticized the clip promoting woke on Twitter, calling it “man-hating feminist trash.”
Here are some of the responses of the critics of the Mattel doll.
Of fucking coursepic.twitter.com/2LnpWXtBLK
— Trust Me Bro (@TrustMeOrElse)June 26, 2025
That’s because it was
— Doomguy (@DoomguyAV)August 24, 2025
It definitely didn’t portray men in a positive light. I did laugh at a lot of scenes tho.
— Bryan (@StoryoftheYR2)August 25, 2025
Accurate description
— Sameera Khan (@SameeraKhan)July 28, 2025
Definitely NOT a movie for little girls!Imagine that! A doll movie that kids cannot go see… and they wonder why Hollywood is flailing.
— Snow65snow (@Snow65Snow)August 04, 2025
Meanwhile, the movie’s gotten almost universal praise by critics and is enjoying a spectacular weekend in terms of the box office.
Also Read:“This is the heart of the movie”: Barbie Director Refused to Delete One Key Margot Robbie Scene Despite Studio Pressure
What is theBarbieMovie About?
The film follows stereotypical Barbie on her quest for self-discovery as she undergoes a full-blown existential crisis. The film includes a social undertone as well as humor, specifically encouraging women to accept and love themselves.
TheBarbiemovie, which was directed by Greta Gerwig, stars a number of renowned actors, includingRyan Goslingas Ken, andMargot Robbieas Barbie.
Barbie sets off on a mission to the real world where she discovers that her notions of perfection and happiness are different from what she used to think. She then understands that she has to act quickly to save Barbieland.
Barbieis currently playing in theatres worldwide.
Also Read:“My parents were more Mormon than I was”: Barbie Star Ryan Gosling Was Raised by a “Religious Zealot”, Hated His Childhood
Source:Twitter
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Prantik Prabal Roy is a content writer at FandomWire. With over three years of experience in content writing for various media houses, he takes great interest in telling stories about Hollywood celebrities and the world revolving around them. He has done his Master’s in English literature and diploma course in journalism. Being a literature student, he has the ability to delve into the matter and analyse it thoroughly to give the readers a clear view on the specific topics.
