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Fortune
Chloe Taylor

Mattel CEO says the brand will no longer be confined to toys: ‘We are here to build film franchises’

Australian actress Margot Robbie poses on the pink carpet upon arrival for the European premiere of "Barbie" in central London on July 12, 2023. (Credit: Justin Tallis—AFP/Getty Images)

The summer’s Barbiemania is still yet to die down, with Halloween looking likely to be a thoroughly pink affair.

Greta Gerwig’s blockbuster hit Barbie raked in more than $1.4 billion at the global box office, breaking records and cementing its position as the highest-grossing film of 2023—and Barbie doll maker Mattel is eyeing more toy-based movies after Barbie’s success bolstered its bottom line.

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