Now playing Next Culture news Global box office takings make Barbie the biggest film of 2023 It’s official, Barbie is the biggest film of the year so far. As of this week, the fantastic plastic film has pipped the global box office earnings of the Super Marios Bros. Movie. 05/09/2023
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