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In recent years, many Barbie fans have been satiated by re-watching episodes of Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse and other releases on Netflix. The latest Netflix drop, released this year, is Barbie & Teresa: Recipe for Friendship. But, these projects cannot compare with the character’s best films from the 2000s.

Following the success of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie in 2023, there were rumors that Illumination (the studio behind projects like Despicable Me) had an interest in making more Barbie animated films. As this proposed partnership has not yet yielded any classics, it may be opportune to reminisce on some early Barbie movies that still hold up today.

Barbie Fairytopia: Mermaidia Was Released in 2006

The second in the Fairytopia trilogy, Mermaidia embodies the spirit of the first Barbie films, which were mainly focused on fairies, princesses, or some combination of the two. In Mermaidia, directors William Lau and Walter P. Martishius expand the world,...

How much would you sacrifice to hide a family member from the authorities? Sure, it's understandable for people to put their lives and freedom on the line for a parent or a child, but what about a niece? How long would you hide your nephew or second cousin for, if at all? What if you've only met them once in your life, and barely recall what they look like? What if they may not even be who they say they are? What are you willing to risk?

That's the interesting thought experiment at the heart of the new film, My Uncle Jens. However, it isn't the thriller it may sound like; if there is any dread, it's mostly of the awkward comedy type. Instead, My Uncle Jens is a loose, friendly dramedy that nonetheless comments on the hot-button issues of immigration and deportation. As Europe continues to grapple with constant...

Bibble, the lovable puffball friend of Barbie's Elina, made his film debut in 2001 and has appeared in several Barbie movies, stealing the hearts of viewers with his cuteness. He played a supporting role in the Fairytopia series, offering emotional support to Barbie as she overcomes obstacles and insecurities in her adventures. While Bibble did not appear in Greta Gerwig's Barbie movie, there's a possibility of a cameo in a sequel, as the door is open for more possibilities and Gerwig's film often references obscure aspects of the franchise.

The magical puffball Bibble was introduced long before Greta Gerwig's Barbie movie, and he plays an important role in Barbie's adventures in Fairytopia. Making her film debut in 2001's Barbie in the Nutcracker, the legendary toy has appeared in countless films of the animated variety before finally coming to the big screen in 2023's smash hit Barbie. Though she is typically the star of the show,...