Barbie Reigns Supreme at North American Box Office, The Last Day of the Demeter Fails to Make an Impact against Comedy Powerhouse

Once again, Barbie continues to dominate the North American box office top 10, with the horror film The Last Day of the Demeter failing to overshadow the comedic powerhouse. Barbie has now reached a staggering total of just under $1.2 billion worldwide, solidifying its place as a record-breaking film.

With a female director at the helm, Greta Gerwig leads Barbie to become the highest-grossing film directed by a woman. In comparison, Oppenheimer stands at approximately $650 million worldwide.The latest addition to the top 10, The Last Voyage of the Demeter, enters with a lackluster $6.

5 million in its first North American weekend, garnering mixed reviews from audiences and critics alike.In the dynamic world of box office rankings, production budgets are not always publicly disclosed. On average, film studios receive around 55% of the box office earnings.

The data presented below is sourced from Box Office Mojo.1. (1) Barbie - $33,700,000 [week 4]nUS total: $526,309,000nWorldwide: $649,027,475nBudget: $145 millionnRelease NL:runningnn2.

(3) Oppenheimer - $18,800,000 [week 4]nUS total: $264,269,475nWorldwide: $649,027,475nBudget: $100 millionnRelease NL:runningnn3. (4) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem - $15,750,000 [Week 2]nTotal US: $72,789,501nWorldwide: $94,689,501nBudget: $70 millionnRelease NL:runningnn4. (2) Meg 2: The Trench - $12,700,000 [week 2]nUS total: $54,136,917nWorldwide: $256,936,917nBudget: $129 millionnRelease NL:runningnn5.

(N) The Last Voyage of the Demeter - $6,500,000 [week 1]nTotal US: $6,500,000nWorldwide: $6,500,000nBudget: $45 millionnRelease NL:runningnn6. (5) Haunted Mansion - $5,614,000 [week 3]nUS total: $52,871,146nWorldwide: $75,571,146nBudget: $150 millionnRelease NL:runningnn7. (8) Talk to Me - $5,116,277 [week 3]nUS total: $31,321,266nWorldwide: $36,524,293nBudget: $4.

5 millionnRelease NL:Thursdaynn8. (6) Sound of Freedom - $4,832,374 [week 6]nUS total: $172,813,772nWorldwide: $172,813,772nBudget: $14.5 millionnRelease NL:unknownnn9.

(7) Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One - $4,665,000 [week 5]nUS total: $159,555,870nWorldwide: $522,455,870nBudget: $291 millionnRelease NL:runningnn10. (9) Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny - $899,000 [week 7]nUS total: $172,624,353nWorldwide: $370,720,274nBudget: $250-295 millionnRelease NL:runningnnIn the fiercely competitive landscape of the box office, Barbie's continued success is a testament to both the film's quality and audience appeal. As the numbers continue to climb, Barbie remains a formidable force in the film industry, breaking records and setting new standards for female-led films.

Meanwhile, other films in the top 10 struggle to maintain their position against the ever-popular Barbie.