# Skydance CEO says no Barbie 2 updates

> Skydance co-CEO Kreiz: Barbie sequel talks too early after merger.
- Title: Skydance CEO says no Barbie 2 updates · AV Club | Shortify
- Summary: Skydance co-CEO Kreiz: Barbie sequel talks too early after merger. Skydance co-CEO Ynon Kreiz says it’s too early to discuss a Barbie sequel following the…
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- Source: AV Club — https://avclub.com/barbie-sequel-update-skydance-co-ceo
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- Topics: skydance, barbie, ynon kreiz, mattel, warner bros discovery, paramount, barbie sequel, greta gerwig, ryan gosling, margot robbie, entertainment, culture
## Skydance co-CEO Kreiz
Ynon Kreiz, Skydance co-CEO and former Mattel CEO, says it’s too early to talk about a Barbie sequel.

> Too early to talk about that
## Skydance merger
Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Skydance merged under Kreiz and David Ellison’s leadership.
## Company debt
The merged company faces $80 billion in debt and is reorganizing its workforce.
## Barbie film success
Greta Gerwig’s 2023 Barbie film earned $1.4 billion worldwide, becoming Warner Bros.’ highest-grossing film.
## Sequel discussions stalled
The studio made more than six offers for a Barbie sequel in three years, all rejected by Gerwig, Baumbach, Robbie, and Gosling.
## Barbie 2 still expected
A source says there’s no way Barbie 2 doesn’t happen despite stalled negotiations.
## Key takeaway

Skydance co-CEO Ynon Kreiz says it’s too early to discuss a Barbie sequel following the company’s recent merger and debt restructuring.