# Barbie 2 to distract from Hollywood chaos

> David Ellison pushes Barbie 2 to distract from studio chaos.
- Title: Barbie 2 to distract from Hollywood chaos · AV Club | Shortify
- Summary: David Ellison pushes Barbie 2 to distract from studio chaos. David Ellison prioritizes making a Barbie sequel to distract from Warner Bros. studio turmoil…
- Keywords: barbie, warner bros, skydance, margot robbie, david ellison, ynon kreiz, pamela abdy, michael de luca, warner bros motion pictures group, barbie 2, entertainment, culture
- Source: AV Club — https://avclub.com/david-ellison-skydance-pushing-to-make-barbie-2
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: barbie, warner bros, skydance, margot robbie, david ellison, ynon kreiz, pamela abdy, michael de luca, warner bros motion pictures group, barbie 2, entertainment, culture
## 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.
## Key takeaway

David Ellison prioritizes making a Barbie sequel to distract from Warner Bros. studio turmoil after executives were fired.