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‘Barbie’ Becomes the Highest-Grossing , Domestic Film Release of the Year. 'Barbie' surpassed $575.4 million at the North American box office on Aug. 23, CNBC reports. . That means it is now the highest-grossing domestic movie of the year. Previously, 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' held the title by raking in $574 million. Meanwhile, 'Barbie' is also on track to surpass 'Mario' as the highest-grossing global release of 2023. 'Mario' has brought in $1.35 billion worldwide, and 'Barbie' is close behind with $1.3 billion. . 'Mario' has brought in $1.35 billion worldwide, and 'Barbie' is close behind with $1.3 billion. . They are the only two movies to exceed $1 billion this year. . They are the only two movies to exceed $1 billion this year. . 'Barbie' held the top box office spot for four consecutive weekends before being knocked down by 'Blue Beetle,' another Warner Bros. release. . 'Barbie' held the top box office spot for four consecutive weekends before being knocked down by 'Blue Beetle,' another Warner Bros. release. . Experts predict that 'Barbie' will continue to collect significant ticket sales in the coming weeks since it will have limited competition, CNBC reports. . 'Barbie' is also the highest-grossing movie directed by a woman, Greta Gerwig.