Daily Wire Editor Emeritus Ben Shapiro caused a stir among the political Left after attending the opening day screening of the latest Barbie movie. The conservative commentator took to Twitter to express his strong disapproval, deeming the film “one of the most woke movies” he has ever seen. Shapiro further announced that he would be releasing a full-length review on his YouTube channel the following day.
Barbie, produced by Warner Bros., hit theaters with great anticipation, and it appears that audience interest was high. Deadline reported that the movie raked in an impressive $70 million on its opening day alone. Projections also indicate that Barbie is poised to have the most robust opening weekend of any film this year, with an estimated $150 million in earnings.
However, the film faced a challenge from another highly-anticipated release, Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, produced by Universal. Although Barbie managed to outperform Oppenheimer on its opening day, the latter was projected to earn around $75 million during its debut weekend.
Adding to the mix of successful films was Angel Studios’ Sound of Freedom, which was released earlier in the month and saw an impressive box office performance, accumulating over $100 million in ticket sales.
Meanwhile, Tom Cruise’s action-packed Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, produced by Paramount, continued its reign at the box office. Even after almost two weeks since its release, the movie showed no signs of slowing down, reportedly grossing over $259 million worldwide.
As the news of Barbie’s opening day success spread, the debate around the film’s content intensified. Shapiro’s tweet calling the movie “woke garbage” drew reactions from both supporters and detractors, leading to heated discussions online.
In light of the movie’s anticipated financial success, it is evident that Barbie managed to captivate audiences and draw substantial interest despite the controversy. With box office numbers soaring, Warner Bros. is undoubtedly celebrating the film’s triumphant reception among moviegoers.
As the weekend progresses, all eyes are on how Barbie and Oppenheimer will fare in the face of the audience’s varying reactions and increasing competition in the film industry. For now, it seems that the Barbie movie’s controversy has only fueled the public’s curiosity, and movie enthusiasts await Shapiro’s full review to see what aspects of the film sparked such strong reactions from the conservative commentator.
