Barbie (media franchise)
Beginning with the release of an eponymous video game in 1984, Barbie, a fashion doll manufactured by American toy and entertainment company Mattel and debuted on March 9, 1959, has been featured in a media franchise predominantly consisting of a film series and media formats across technologies like television and the Internet. Since then, it has become one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time and has been referred to among fans as the "Barbie Cinematic Universe". The film series were released direct-to-video from 2001 and aired regularly on Nickelodeon as television specials in the United States from 2002, with both running until early 2017. Since mid-2017, beginning with Barbie Dolphin Magic, Mattel revamped them into streaming television films, branded or marketed them as animated "specials" with a reduced 1-hour video length as opposed to the feature films beforehand and move them to streaming media services, predominantly Netflix, but also including Amazon Prime Video, Google Play and Apple TV+. These films released from late 2017 onwards could still be released on home video formats, although locally, or get picked up for television broadcast in multiple countries and regions/territories. Aside the film series, Barbie has been featured in other media formats, including two animated direct-to-video specials in Barbie and the Rockers: Out of This World and its sequel, Barbie and the Sensations: Rockin' Back to Earth, both in 1987, web series like Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse, Barbie: Vlogger, Barbie Dreamtopia, Barbie's Dreamworld and Barbie: Life in the City, television shows like Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures, Barbie: It Takes Two and Barbie: A Touch of Magic, a live-action film and an interactive short film.
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- DirectorGreta GerwigStarsMargot RobbieRyan GoslingIssa RaeBarbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the outside world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among regular humans.
- DirectorEzekiel NortonStarsKelly SheridanJennifer WarisAshleigh BallWhen the gracious young Princess, Tori, trades places with her favourite singer, Keira, the girls will have to work together to save the realm of Meribella. Will the Princess and the Pop Star learn to appreciate the power of uniqueness?
- DirectorGreg RichardsonStarsKelly SheridanCatherine O'HaraNicole OliverThe widowed King Randolph enlists the help of his cousin to teach his daughters the proper royal etiquette. Instead, she bans all dancing in the palace. Can the twelve dancing princesses save the kingdom with their late mother's gift?
- DirectorOwen HurleyStarsKelly SheridanKirby MorrowTim CurryBarbie (Kelly Sheridan) shows that if you are kind, clever and brave, anything is possible in this tale of Clara (Kelly Sheridan) and her amazing Nutcracker (Kirby Morrow), who set off on an adventure to find the Sugarplum Princess.
- DirectorWilliam LauStarsKelly SheridanMelissa LyonsJulie StevensInspired by Mark Twain's fascinating novel, Princess Anneliese finds an unexpected friendship when she meets her humble look-alike, Erika. Will the Princess and the Pauper thwart the plans of the Queen's scheming advisor, Preminger?
- DirectorGino NicheleStarsKelly SheridanMelissa LyonsCassidy LaddenTwo best friends, Liana and Alexa, embark on a journey to find the Diamond Castle! With the help of music, the girls overcome challenges that show friendship is the true treasure.
- DirectorsGreg RichardsonRachel RoullierStarsKelly SheridanMelissa LyonsAlessandro JulianiMarooned on an idyllic islet, the beautiful young woman, Ro, sees her world turn upside down, when an adventurous prince takes her and her furry friends to explore civilisation. Could Ro be Rosella, the missing Island Princess?
- DirectorWilliam LauStarsKelly SheridanTim CurryKira TozerIt's "all for one and one for all" in this action-filled adventure as Barbie stars as Corinne (Kelly Sheridan), a young country girl headed to Paris to pursue her big dream - to become a Musketeer.
- DirectorAdam WoodStarsKelly SheridanKathleen BarrTabitha St. GermainBarbie stars as Merliah, a surfer who learns a shocking secret: she's a mermaid! She and her dolphin friend set out for an undersea adventure to rescue her mother, the queen of Oceana.
- DirectorWilliam LauStarsKelly SheridanAshleigh BallKathleen BarrMerliah, the surf girl and enchanting mermaid princess, gets her ticket to success for the ultimate surfing tournament; however, when her magic necklace gets stolen, Aquellia will be in danger. Will she believe in herself to save the day?
- DirectorsWilliam LauDavid MittonRachel RoullierStarsKelly SheridanMorwenna BanksMelissa LyonsBarbie stars in her first holiday movie in this heart-warming adaptation of the classic Dickens story filled with cherished Christmas carols, fabulous fashions and lots of laughs!
- DirectorMark BaldoStarsDiana KaarinaJennifer WarisRachel DranceWith big plans and Christmas just around the corner, Barbie and her sisters pack their suitcases to visit Aunt Millie; but, instead, they wind up in a snow-capped and super-festive little town. Is this going to be the best Christmas ever?
- DirectorsOwen HurleyChris OlsenStarsKelly SheridanAnjelica HustonCree SummerBarbie is an artist who paints her way out of a castle to save her prince.
- DirectorOwen HurleyStarsKelly SheridanMark HildrethKelsey GrammerBarbie comes to life in her third animated movie, based on the beloved fairy tale and set to the brilliant music of Tchaikovsky.
- DirectorConrad HeltenStarsKelly SheridanAnna CummerKelly MetzgerBarbie tells on a new story, Thumbelina. A story about a fairy who befriend a human girl, and both cooperate their strength in an attempt to save the fairies trees.
- DirectorGreg RichardsonStarsKelly SheridanKathleen BarrLalainia LindbjergAn unfortunate incident with a powerful warlock sends the teenage Princess Annika on a mission to the magnificent Cloud Kingdom with her new friend: the wonderful flying-horse, Brietta. Will she break the wizard's spell to save her family?
- DirectorsWalter P. MartishiusWilliam LauStarsKelly SheridanLee TockarTabitha St. GermainIn Fairytopia's Magic Meadow, the beautiful sprite, Elina, longs for a sparkling set of wings. When the evil Laverna weakens all flying creatures, Elina must find the Guardian Fairy, Azura. Can a single little fairy thwart Laverna's plans?
- DirectorsWilliam LauWalter P. MartishiusStarsKelly SheridanLee TockarChristopher GazeIn this animated follow-up to Fairytopia, Elina (played by Barbie) enlists the help of a mermaid, Nori, to save her friend Nalu, a merman prince who has been captured by the wicked Laverna.
- DirectorWilliam LauStarsKelly SheridanLee TockarKathleen BarrIn anticipation of the season's first magical rainbow, Elina travels to Fairytopia's renowned School of Fairies to improve her skills; however, the envious Laverna intends to doom the land to an eternal winter. Will good triumph over evil?
- DirectorConrad HeltenStarsChiara ZanniTabitha St. GermainKathleen BarrJoin Barbie in an all-new world of Butterfly Fairies! When the Queen falls ill, it's up to brave Mariposa and her friends to journey beyond the safe borders of the city to find a cure.
- DirectorWilliam LauStarsKelly SheridanMaryke HendrikseTabitha St. GermainJoin Mariposa and her new friend, Princess Catania, in this magical adventure to save the fairy land of Shimmervale. Together, the girls learn that with great friends, the sky is the limit.
- DirectorEric FogelStarsKelly SheridanSarah EdmondsonVenus TerzoBarbie is starting her sophomore year and everything changes when she gets a special diary that grants her wishes.
- DirectorsWilliam LauConrad HeltenStarsDiana KaarinaAdrian PetriwTabitha St. GermainBarbie's modern adventure takes her to Paris, where she makes new friends and meets magical characters that discover their true designer talents and use their inner sparkle to save the day!
- DirectorWilliam LauStarsDiana KaarinaAdrian PetriwBritt IrvinTo save Ken from the love-smitten passion-fairy, Princess Graciella, Barbie, her stylish fairy-friends, and her co-star travel to the glamorous fairy-city of Gloss Angeles. Is the power of friendship greater than magic?
- DirectorEzekiel NortonStarsDiana KaarinaMorwenna BanksNicole OliverBarbie stars as Blair, a kind-hearted girl who is chosen to attend Princess Charm School. In this magical place, she makes new friends and discovers that there's a princess in every girl!
