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Barbie Sequel Stalls as Lead Stars Demand $150 Million Pay Package

Barbie Sequel Stalls as Lead Stars Demand $150 Million Pay Package

Los Angeles, Tuesday, 11 August 2026.
A stalled $150 million pay dispute with stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling threatens the Barbie sequel, with Warner Bros. risking losing film rights to Mattel by December.