Greta Gerwig’s Barbie is the smash hit of the summer. It’s the first female-directed movie to break a billion dollars at the box office and half of the cultural phenomenon Barbenheimer. It’s the highest-grossing film of the year so far and has already become the fourteenth highest-grossing film of all time — topping blockbusters like The Avengers and Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Its story entranced audiences, and moments like the hilarious “I’m Just Ken” sequence have already become daily references for die-hard fans.Barbie’s momentum isn’t slowing down any time soon, either. As the Academy Awards grow closer, many wonder what categories Barbie has a shot at scoring a nomination in. After all, Ryan Gosling looks like a sure contender for Best Supporting Actor, and Gerwig could earn her second Best Director nod for her exceptional work on the film. “I’m Just Ken” or “What Was I Made For?” both have the chance to be recognized for Best Original Song. However, there’s one major aspect of the film’s awards potential that’s still unclear: its screenplay.From the beginning, it’s been unclear which screenwriting category Barbie belonged in. Initially, it appeared to be a shoo-in for Best Adapted Screenplay. The official submission guidelines for the category state that any screenplay based on existing material automatically counts as an adaptation. This includes sequels (which is why Glass Onion was nominated in this category in 2023) or spinoffs, as they use the same characters as a pre-existing work. Because Barbie is based on existing intellectual property, it would make the most sense for it to be classified in this category, especially when taking into consideration that the majority of the characters are based on Mattel’s dolls.RELATED: Bill Maher’s Barbie and Stan Lee Attacks Highlight a Bigger Cinema ProblemRELATED: Will Smith’s Oscar Slap Wasn’t the Academy’s Most Upsetting Incident
Greta Gerwig’s Barbie is the smash hit of the summer. It’s the first female-directed movie to break a billion dollars at the box office and half of the cultural phenomenon Barbenheimer. It’s the highest-grossing film of the year so far and has already become the fourteenth highest-grossing film of all time — topping blockbusters like The Avengers and Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Its story entranced audiences, and moments like the hilarious “I’m Just Ken” sequence have already become daily references for die-hard fans.
Barbie‘s momentum isn’t slowing down any time soon, either. As the Academy Awards grow closer, many wonder what categories Barbie has a shot at scoring a nomination in. After all, Ryan Gosling looks like a sure contender for Best Supporting Actor, and Gerwig could earn her second Best Director nod for her exceptional work on the film. “I’m Just Ken” or “What Was I Made For?” both have the chance to be recognized for Best Original Song. However, there’s one major aspect of the film’s awards potential that’s still unclear: its screenplay.
From the beginning, it’s been unclear which screenwriting category Barbie belonged in. Initially, it appeared to be a shoo-in for Best Adapted Screenplay. The official submission guidelines for the category state that any screenplay based on existing material automatically counts as an adaptation. This includes sequels (which is why Glass Onion was nominated in this category in 2023) or spinoffs, as they use the same characters as a pre-existing work. Because Barbie is based on existing intellectual property, it would make the most sense for it to be classified in this category, especially when taking into consideration that the majority of the characters are based on Mattel’s dolls.
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