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