"Barbie and Oppenheimer: Record-Breaking Box Office Success"

Greta Gerwig's film "Barbie" has broken the box office record for the highest opening weekend for a film directed by a woman, surpassing "Captain Marvel" and "Wonder Woman." With $162 million in ticket sales in North America and over $337 million globally, "Barbie" also became the third biggest July debut ever. The film, which had a 65% female audience, has been celebrated for its feminist and original storytelling. Gerwig's success with "Barbie" has led to predictions of another best director Oscar nomination, and many in Hollywood have praised the film's achievements and its potential impact on the industry.