"Barbie": Director Claims Throne in American Film History as Highest-Grossing Female Director to Date

Following a streak of consecutive weekends as the box office champion, "Barbie" and director Greta Gewig continue to etch their mark in history. Gewig becomes the highest-earning female director in domestic box office history, surpassing co-director Jennifer Lee of "Frozen 2."

"Barbie" has already raked in over $525 million in the North American region, outshining "Frozen 2's" $477.4 million domestic box office earnings. Notably, only 20 films in American cinema have exceeded the $500 million mark in box office receipts.

In a mere 22 days, "Barbie" soared to $500 million at the U.S. box office. In comparison, "Mission: Impossible 2" took 30 days to achieve the same, while the "Super Mario Bros." movie took 31 days. Since its premiere on July 21st, "Barbie" has consistently secured the top spot on the American charts for multiple weekends.

Yet, Greta Gewig's accomplishments extend far beyond this feat. She also claims the title of the highest-grossing female director (live-action films) on a global scale. The worldwide box office for "Barbie" has reached $1.183 billion, surpassing the $1.13 billion global earnings of "Captain Marvel," directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck.