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Barbie sequel stalls as salary talks with Robbie, Gosling and Gerwig hit an impasse

The Guardian reports that Warner Bros could lose rights to a Barbie sequel if deals with stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling and director Greta Gerwig are not agreed by December. Variety, citing New York Times reporting, says Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav has balked at richer profit-participation deals for the returning stars. The first film grossed more than $1.4 billion and earned eight Oscar nominations.

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  • The Guardian Barbie sequel at risk as salary talks with Robbie, Gosling and Gerwig hit impasse Aug 3, 2026
  • Variety 'Barbie' Sequel Stalls as David Zaslav Won't Approve Bigger Salaries for Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie Aug 1, 2026

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