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Mattel Shifts to Animated Barbie After Gerwig's Exit
7/19/2025
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- Greta Gerwig's vibrant "Barbie" film ignited excitement for a sequel, but recent developments reveal a surprising twist. Mattel has pivoted to an animated Barbie movie for theaters, hinting at a departure from live-action. Rumors swirl that Gerwig and Margot Robbie opted out, prompting Mattel to embrace nostalgia with animated storytelling once more.
