Skydance doesn't have time for Barbie 2 questions right now
"Too early to talk about that," said Skydance co-CEO and ex-Mattel exec Ynon Kreiz.
Skydance, the conglomerate now led by ex-Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz and film producer David Ellison, has made it clear that it is not in a hurry to discuss a potential sequel to Barbie. The newly merged company, which includes Warner Bros. Discovery, is currently focused on reorganizing and downsizing its workforce amid a reported $80 billion debt.
Despite the success of Greta Gerwig's 2023 live-action film, which grossed $1.4 billion worldwide, talks of a sequel have hit a roadblock. Reports suggest discussions with the original creators, including Gerwig, Noah Baumbach, Margot Robbie, and Ryan Gosling, have stalled due to financial demands, such as substantial salary increases.
In July, The New York Times reported that the studio was racing against time to seal a deal before the film rights revert to Mattel in December, with Variety adding that numerous offers have been rejected by the original cast and creatives. Despite the hurdles, there remains hope for a Barbie sequel, with sources suggesting that "there's no way Barbie 2 doesn't happen."
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