Had Kenough of Barbie? We didn’t think so. The billion-dollar phenomenon has given us another reason to return to Barbieland thanks to an imminent IMAX release – complete with new footage.
Barbie heads to IMAX screens for a week beginning September 22 (via Variety). That even includes "special new footage" not present in the original cut.
"As a special thanks to Barbie fans, we’re excited to share a little bit more of our cast and crew’s incredible work by adding special new footage we hope audiences will enjoy," director Greta Gerwig said in a statement.
A cut post-credits scene had previously been glimpsed in a behind-the-scenes shot of the movie’s production. There, Helen Mirren – who served as the movie’s narrator – is seen on-screen for the first time helping to deliver Midge’s baby. Multiple deleted scenes were also revealed in that same image – but it’s unclear on what will make the cut later next month.
The IMAX release – giving viewers the chance to see it on the biggest screen imaginable – will also likely cement Barbie’s place at the highest grossing movie of 2023 at the box office. It’s currently around $70 million behind The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which took in over $1.3 billion.
Meanwhile, we can expect Barbie to hit streaming later this year – at least according to Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav.
"We really believe in the motion picture window – let it play out…go into PVOD, take it through the windows that have worked forever. When it goes on Max, it will have a good impact in the fall," Zaslav said (via Deadline).
For more, check out some of the biggest Barbie Easter eggs. Then see what else is coming to cinemas this year with our movie release dates calendar.
