Pressure is mounting to get a deal secured before the end of the year and so far, negotiations have stalled... #Cinema
Published on
03/08/2026 - 13:23 GMT+2
The return to Barbieland is proving to be difficult...
The sequel to 2023’s hit film Barbie has hit a sizeable roadblock when it comes to reaching a deal with the lead stars, and time is running out.
According to the New York Times, Warner Bros. has until December to make a deal with director / co-writer Greta Gerwig and stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling before the rights revert to Mattel.
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The studio has until December to make a deal with the principal talent and Gerwig, according to the New York Times.
This Barbie could get a sequel if Warner Bros. is willing to accept the terms of the talent's deals.
Warner Bros faces losing rights to the blockbuster sequel if deals with the film’s stars and director are not agreed by December
Le pressioni per chiudere un accordo entro fine anno aumentano. Finora però i negoziati sono fermi... #Cinema
'Barbie 2' has stalled as Warner Bros. boss Davis Zaslav won't approve bigger saleries for Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling.
The 36-year-old Australian actress was set to reprise her role as the beloved doll, with 45-year-old co-star Ryan Gosling…
