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Barbie 2 to distract from Hollywood chaos
David Ellison pushes Barbie 2 to distract from studio chaos.
In brief
David Ellison pushes Barbie 2 to distract from studio chaos. David Ellison prioritizes making a Barbie sequel to distract from Warner Bros. studio turmoil after executives were fired. Originally reported by AV Club.
David Ellison's Hollywood push
David Ellison has spent the last year swearing he loves movies and wants to own Hollywood infrastructure.
Barbie 2 priority
Ellison's team reportedly prioritizes making another Barbie movie after roadblocks to the sale were eradicated.
Barbie's success
Greta Gerwig's Barbie was Warner Bros.' highest-grossing movie ever, with Ynon Kreiz helping pick Margot Robbie.
Executives fired
Pamela Abdy and Michael De Luca, who oversaw Barbie's rollout, were fired after poor 2026 box office results.
Barbie 2 launch
Ellison aims to make Barbie 2 to distract from studio chaos after firing executives who failed in 2026.
What to remember
David Ellison prioritizes making a Barbie sequel to distract from Warner Bros. studio turmoil after executives were fired.
