Warner Bros. and the Barbie creative team face stalled sequel negotiations. The team seeks higher upfront and backend compensation for the film. The studio has made multiple offers which were reportedly rejected. Active development is needed within four months to retain rights.

A sequel to Greta Gerwig's "Barbie" is almost surely off the table, thanks to bitter tension in deal negotiations for the filmmakers and stars.

Warner Bros. and the Barbie creative team face stalled sequel negotiations. The team seeks higher upfront and backend compensation for the film. The studio has made multiple…